Phenotypic manifestations during the development of the dominant and default gonads in mammals and birds.

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Phenotypic manifestations during the development of the dominant and default gonads in mammals and birds.

The Journal of experimental zoology - 1 Aug 1998

Mittwoch U

Abstract excerpt

The dominant embryonic gonad--testis in mammals and ovary in birds--secretes one or more morphogenetic substances that exert a major effect on the phenotype of the embryo. When deprived of their gonads, mammalian embryos develop into females, and avian embryos assume predominantly male characteri...

Topics

Animals
Chick Embryo
Chickens
Female
Humans
Male
Mammals
Ovary
Phenotype
Sex Determination Processes
Sex Differentiation
Testis

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