66.2k views
2 votes
Which hormone is produced by the testes and is responsible for preventing the development of a uterus and fallopian tubes in male fetuses?

1 Answer

5 votes

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.

User Guilherme Muniz
by
8.2k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.