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Reproductive System Development (view source)
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==Introduction==
Development of the reproductive system is a complex process relying on numerous systems and conditions to ensure appropriate structures and rate of development are maintained within the embryo. There are several important criteria that determine appropriate reproductive system development; '''genetic sex''' which determines the sex of the embryo, '''gonadal sex''' and '''phenotypic sex''' which both determine sexual differentiation. Genetic sex determines gonadal sex which in turn determines phenotypic sex. Sex determination relates to the genetic or environmental process which determines the sex of an individual whilst sexual differentiation represents the development of internal and external genitalia.
==EMBRYOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE GENITAL TRACT==
==EMBRYOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE GENITAL TRACT==