Question

multiple choice question
development of a male fetus depends on suppressing the development of the embryonic ______ and stimulating the development of the ______ respectively.
o mullerian ducts, wolffian ducts
o wolffian ducts, mullerian ducts

Explanation:

In male fetal development, the presence of the SRY gene on the Y - chromosome leads to the production of anti - Mullerian hormone (AMH) which suppresses the development of Mullerian ducts (which would otherwise develop into female reproductive structures like the uterus, fallopian tubes, etc.). At the same time, testosterone (produced by Leydig cells in the testes) stimulates the development of Wolffian ducts (which develop into male reproductive structures like the epididymis, vas deferens, etc.).

Answer:

Mullerian ducts, Wolffian ducts