In order for an XX fetus to develop a labia, clitoris, and vagina, the fetus must ______.

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The development of female genitalia (labia, clitoris, and vagina) in an XX fetus occurs in the absence of the SRY gene protein. The SRY gene, located on the Y chromosome, is responsible for initiating the development of male physical characteristics. Without its influence, an XX fetus naturally develops female genitalia. Exposure to hormones like androgens, estrogens, or testosterone influences other aspects of sexual development but is not the primary determinant of the development of female genital structures mentioned.

In Order for an XX Fetus to Develop a Labia