How Does the Development of External Genitalia Differ from the Development

question 51

Multiple Choice

 How does the development of external genitalia differ from the development of the internal reproductive structures?

• A) Reproductive structures are influenced by hormone levels; genitals are not.
• B) Reproductive structures for males and females develop from a single unisex structure; genitals develop from separate Wolffian and Müllerian structures.
• C) Genitals for males and females develop from a single unisex structure; reproductive structures develop from separate Wolffian and Müllerian structures.
• D) Genital development is controlled by estrogen; the reproductive structures are controlled by androgen.

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Definitions:

Extinct Whales

Whales that have no living descendants, often studied through fossils to understand the evolution and biodiversity of cetaceans.

Freshwater

Water that contains minimal concentrations of dissolved salts, typically found in rivers, lakes, and streams.

Saltwater

Water that contains a significant concentration of dissolved salts, typically found in the ocean.

Extant Cetacean

Refers to currently living species of the Cetacea order, which includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises.