2.1.4 Aberrant Sex Hormones Alter Phenotypic Sex

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La Barbera, Andrew R.
Marsh, Karen
Bruce, Brendan
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2008-08-15
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GOAL: To describe the control of sexual differentiation and describe the consequences of defective regulatory mechanisms.
2.1 Objective: To describe the genetic and hormonal factors controlling differentiation of the gonads, reproductive tract and external genitalia.
2.1.4 Absence/ Excess of Hormone in Determination of Phenotypic Sex (Interactive Diagram) -What would be the potential consequences of a defect in synthesis or action of testosterone and / or mullerian inhibiting hormone in male fetuses? -What would be the potential consequences of a defect in synthesis or action of testosterone in female fetuses? -What would be the potential consequences of excess estrogen in male and female fetuses?
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