Physiology 2130 Lecture Notes - Seminiferous Tubule, Vas Deferens, Bulbourethral Gland
21 May 2013
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Contains two sets of primitive reproductive tracts. Male in the developing male embryo (6-7 weeks) the presence of y chromosome causes the indifferent gonads to develop into testes in the developing female embryo (9 weeks) the xx chromosomes are activated and ovaries develop. Female at 7 weeks testicular cells begin to produce mullerian inhibiting hormone which causes the. Mullerian duct to regress at 9 weeks, testicular cells begin to produce testosterone testosterone stimulates the. Wolffian duct to develop into the epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles and urethra no hormonal control no mullerian inhibiting hormone, the. Mullerian duct develops into the fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix and part of the vagina no testosterone wolffian duct regresses and female external genitalia develop. Function is to produce testosterone, to produce sperm and to deliver it to the female vagina. Function is to produce estrogen and progesterone, also produce eggs and provide optimal conditions for the development of the fetus.
