In Normal Female Development, Non-Fusion of the Urethral Folds Forms

question 43

Multiple Choice

In normal female development, non-fusion of the urethral folds forms the labia minora and the vestibule of the vagina.  In males, non-fusion of the urethral folds would most likely result in which of the following?

• A)Bifid scrotum
• B)Cryptorchidism
• C)Epispadias
• D)Hydrocele of the testis
• E)Hypospadias

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Definitions:

Island Arcs

Curved chains of volcanic islands that form along subduction zones at the edges of tectonic plates in the ocean.

Continental Rifts

Areas where the Earth's crust is stretching and splitting apart, leading to the formation of new oceanic crust.

Felsic

Refers to igneous rocks that are rich in silica and light in color, including granite and rhyolite.

Mafic Magma

Refers to a type of magma that is rich in magnesium and iron, characterized by its dark color and low viscosity.