In human embryonic development,which of the following pairs of hormones are released by the developing testes and result in development of the male reproductive tract and inhibition of the female reproductive tract?

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The developing testes release testosterone and Mullerian inhibitory substance (MIS), which result in the development of the male reproductive tract and the inhibition of the female reproductive tract. Testosterone is responsible for the development of the epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, and penis. MIS causes regression of the Mullerian ducts, which would otherwise develop into the uterus, fallopian tubes, and upper part of the vagina. Estrogen and progesterone are female hormones, and estradiol is a type of estrogen. While these hormones do play important roles in female reproductive development, they are not involved in the development of the male reproductive tract.

In Human Embryonic Development,which of the Following Pairs of Hormones