An important developmental event at 9 weeks gestational age is that the
A) testes of a male embryo begin to produce androgens and that alters the development of the genitalia into a male reproductive system.
B) ovaries of a female embryo begin to produce estrogen and that alters the development of the genitalia into a female reproductive system.
C) conception implants in the lining of the uterus and establishes a connection with the maternal system.
D) placenta begins to function and now brings nutrients and oxygen to the developing embryo.

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At 9 weeks gestational age, male embryos will have testes that start producing androgens such as testosterone. These androgens will then affect the development of the genitalia, leading to the formation of a male reproductive system.

An Important Developmental Event at 9 Weeks Gestational Age Is