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The seminiferous tubules are considered the parenchyma of the testis.
The seminiferous tubules are considered the parenchyma of the testis.


'''Links:''' [http://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/Notes/genitalXY.htm Genital System - Male] | [http://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/Notes/week1_3b.htm Week 1 - Spermatogenesis] | [[Ovary_Development|Ovary Development]]
'''Links:''' [[Y Chromosome]] | [http://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/Notes/genitalXY.htm Genital System - Male] | [http://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/Notes/week1_3b.htm Week 1 - Spermatogenesis] | [[Ovary_Development|Ovary Development]]




[[Category:Testis]] [[Category:Genital]] [[Category:Primordial Germ Cell]]
[[Category:Testis]] [[Category:Genital]] [[Category:Primordial Germ Cell]]

Revision as of 10:49, 14 March 2010

Introduction

Historic testis drawing

The male gonad is the testis. The initial difference in male and female gonad development are dependent on testis-determining factor (TDF) the protein product of the Y chromosome SRY gene. Recent studies have indicated that additional factors may also be required for full differentiation.

The seminiferous tubules are considered the parenchyma of the testis.

Links: Y Chromosome | Genital System - Male | Week 1 - Spermatogenesis | Ovary Development