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Define the term bisexual and describe its relevance to early prenatal development.
 
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Describe and explain the differences between masculinization and defeminization. Give an example for each effect.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Bisexual in this instance refers to tissues that contain the precursors for both male and female sex organs. These tissues will develop into a female pattern in the absence of androgen during the prenatal period.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Masculinization refers to the development of the Wolffian systemthe male internal reproductive structures. These include the epididymis, the vas deferens, and the seminal vesicles. Defeminization refers to the inhibition of the Mllerian systemthe precursors of the female reproductive system (the fimbriae, the Fallopian tubes, and the inner 2/3 of the vagina).


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