Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

by Tortora, Gerard J.

Published by Wiley

ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6

ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 28 - The Reproductive Systems - Figure 28.28 - Page 1079: 1

Answer

The presence of dihydrotesterone (DHT) stimulates differentiation of gonadal ridges into testes in the male.

Work Step by Step

The absence of DHT in females, permits the differentiation of the gonadal ridges into ovaries.

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