Which Statement Is Correct

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct?

• A) An XY combination of sex chromosomes is a genetic male.
• B) The secretion of testosterone by the fetal gonads induces the development of male external genitalia and reproductive tract.
• C) The secretion of estrogen by the fetal gonads induces the development of female external genitalia and reproductive tract.
• D) An XY combination of sex chromosomes is a genetic male, and the secretion of testosterone by the fetal gonads induces the development of male external genitalia and reproductive tract.
• E) All of these.

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