Testis Development

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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


SRY and DNA.jpg

Urogenital male.jpg

Testis-descent start.jpg

Testis-descent end.jpg

Testis histology.jpg

Testis histology 2.jpg