The SRY gene found on the Y chromosome promotes the developm…
The SRY gene found on the Y chromosome promotes the development of leydig cells and sertoli cells. The leydig cells will secrete Mullerian Inhibiting Substance (MIS) that leads to formation of the Wolffian ducts and vas deferrans.
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A woman is exposed to a radioactive chemical spill at her place of work. Two weeks later, her menstrual period is late and a pregnancy test indicates that she is pregnant. A blood test indicates that there is no sign of the radioactivity in her blood or urine and her supervisor has reassigned her to a different work area during the course of her pregnancy. While one is never completely free of environmental risks, her midwife assures her that this incident at work is not going to be harmful to her pregnancy because in a developing embryo, the period of vulnerability does not start until ______ days after conception.
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