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Which hormone is produced by the testes and is responsible for preventing the development of a uterus and fallopian tubes in male fetuses?

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Answer: anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH)

Step-by-step explanation:

Testes is a reproductive organ present in males which produces hormone s including androgen and testosterone.

Testes also produces a specific hormone called anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) or Mullerian inhibiting factor that is responsible for sexual differentiation. Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH is produced by the Sertoli cells in male fetuses which signals to prevent the development of fallopian tubes, Mullerian ducts, and uterus.

Hence, anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) prevent development of uterus and fallopian tubes in male fetuses.

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