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Incorrect - It is the absence of anti-Mullerian hormone and testosterone that triggers the degeneration of the mesonephric duct within the female foetus. The presence of anti-Mullerian hormone, combined with testosterone, supports the persistence of the mesonephric duct in males.
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Presence of Anti-Mullerian hormones
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Incorrect - It is the absence of anti-Mullerian hormone and testosterone that triggers the degeneration of the mesonephric duct within the female foetus. The presence of high testosterone levels, combined with anti-Mullerian hormone, supports the persistence of the mesonephric duct in males.
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c
Presence of Testosterone
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Incorrect - The absence of oestrogen does not influence the persistence or degeneration of the mesonephric duct.
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Absence of Oestrogen
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Correct. It is the absence of anti-Mullerian hormone and testosterone that triggers the degeneration of the mesonephric duct and supports the persistence of the paramesonephric ducts. This ultimately forms the uterine tubes, uterus, and upper vagina.
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a
Absence of anti-Mullerian hormone
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Incorrect - The presence of oestrogen does not influence the persistence or degeneration of the mesonephric duct.
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d
Presence of Oestrogen
Concept
Chapter
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Development of the female reproductive system
Topic
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Embryology
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A 31-year-old pregnant woman attends the antenatal clinic for an ultrasound scan. She is keen to learn more about her baby's development.

Which of the following triggers the degeneration of the mesonephric duct in females?
a