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Marieb E.N. (2001) explains that the gonad (reproductive glands that produce the gametes, testis or ovary) begin to form until about eighth week of embryonic development. During the early stages of human development, the embryonic reproductive structures of male and females are alike and are said to be in the indifferent ______.
stage
When the primary reproductive structures are formed, development of accessory structures and external genitalia ______.
begins
The formation of male or female structures depends on the presence of ______.
testosterone
Usually, once formed, the embryonic testes release ______, and the formation of the duct system and external genitalia follows.
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In the case of female embryos that form ovaries, it will cause the development of the female ducts and external genitalia since ______ hormone is not produced.
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