Question

Mullerian inhibiting hormone

A. Is synthesized and secreted by Leydig cells.
B. Stimulates development of female internal genitalia.
C. Prevents the development of female internal reproductive organs in an XY male.
D. Is produced in response to hCG E. Is required for differentiation of the Wolffian ducts.

Answer 1

C. Prevents the development of female internal reproductive organs in an XY male.

Step-by-step explanation:

Antimüllerian hormone, also known as Mullerian inhibiting hormone, is a protein responsible for preventing the formation of Müllerian ducts in a male embryo (XY). Müllerian ducts, also known as paramesonephric ducts, are structures that are present in the embryo and give rise to female internal genitals if they are a girl or remain in their vestigial form if they are a boy. This vestigial form, which is formed in boys, is caused by the presence of antimullerian hormone.