Embryology of the reproductive system

Development of the Gonads

• till 6th week

genital ridge_ primitive gonades (cortex, medulla development), identical in both sexes

• from 7th week

medulla-testis, cortex-regression

Leidig cells produce testosterone

Sertoli cells produce MIS -Muller.reg. factor

cortex - ovary, medulla-regression

0 hormones

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