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This is incorrect. The Mullerian ducts develop into the female reproductive system. The regression of the Mullerian ducts is caused by the presence of AMH and this leads to the development of the male reproductive organs.
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d
The presence of oestrogen causes regression of the Mullerian ducts
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This is incorrect. The presence of AMH causes regression of the Mullerian ducts whilst the presence of testosterone causes growth of the Wolffian ducts. This leads to the development of the male reproductive system.
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b
The lack of AMH and testosterone causes regression of the Mullerian ducts and development of the Wolffian ducts
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This is incorrect. The presence of testosterone causes the Wolffian ducts to develop into the male reproductive organs.
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e
The presence of oestrogen causes the development of the Wolffian ducts
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This is incorrect. The lack of testosterone causes regression of the Wolffian ducts.
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c
The presence of oestrogen causes the regression of the Wolffian ducts
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This is correct. The lack of testosterone causes regression of the Wolffian ducts whilst the lack of AMH inhibits the regression of the Mullerian ducts, hence allowing the Mullerian ducts to develop. This starts the development of the female reproductive system.
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a
The lack of AMH and testosterone causes regression of the Wolffian ducts and development of the Mullerian ducts
Concept
Chapter
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Sexual differentiation
Topic
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Reproduction
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During sexual differentiation, the Mullerian ducts and Wolffian ducts are the progenitors for female and male reproductive organs respectively. Sex hormones play vital roles in controlling sexual differentiation.

Which of the following is true for the development of the female reproductive organs?
a