Chapter 4: Gender Flashcards
1
Q
What type of sex chromosome does the female egg contain?
A
An X sex Chromosome.
2
Q
What type of sex chromosome does the male sperm contains?
A
Either X or Y sex Chromosome.
3
Q
What happens if the Chromosome pair is XY?
A
The gonads develop into testes starting in week 7.
4
Q
What happens if the Chromosome pair is XX?
A
The gonads become ovaries starting in week 8.
5
Q
Testes secrete testosterone forming what?
A
Male genitalia around week 10.
6
Q
With out testosterone what forms?
A
Female genitalia.
7
Q
Does all reproductive structures are in place at birth?
A
Yes or shortly after.
8
Q
At puberty what does an increase in sex hormones will do?
A
Grow them to their adult size and reproductive capability.
