Asked by Teresita Gamez on Jul 31, 2024
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The testes typically produce ________, which shape the development of a typical male body in male fetuses.
A) estrogens
B) androgens
C) gonads
D) Y chromosomes
Androgens
A group of hormones, including testosterone, that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity but are also present in females in smaller amounts.
Male Fetuses
Unborn male offspring during the period from conception until birth, characterized by specific chromosomal composition (XY).
- Identify the role and impact of genetic composition on sexual differentiation.
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Danaizah McCrearyAug 06, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Androgens, such as testosterone, are the hormones produced by the testes that shape the development of a typical male body in male fetuses. Estrogens, on the other hand, are typically produced by the ovaries and are responsible for shaping the development of a typical female body. Gonads refer to the reproductive organs that produce gametes (eggs or sperm) and can refer to either the testes or ovaries. Y chromosomes are responsible for determining male sex in humans, but they do not directly produce hormones.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the role and impact of genetic composition on sexual differentiation.
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