The presence or absence of which hormone(s) is critical in determining the development of either male or female reproductive structures in an embryo?
A) androgens
B) estrogen
C) gonadotropin-releasing hormone
D) progesterone

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Androgens are critical hormones in determining the development of male reproductive structures in an embryo. They are produced by the testes and promote the development of the male genitalia and reproductive system. In the absence of androgens, female reproductive structures develop.

The Presence or Absence of Which Hormone(s) Is Critical in Determining