Exam 17: Development of the Reproductive System

Mutations in particular genes can cause or increase the risk of specific congenital anomalies of the urogenital system.Which gene when mutated is most likely to be responsible for congenital bilateral aplasia of the vas deferens?

What gene is thought to be a direct downstream target of SRY expression?

Mutations in particular genes can cause or increase the risk of specific congenital anomalies of the urogenital system.Which gene when mutated is most likely to be responsible for persistent müllerian syndrome?

Mutations in particular genes can cause or increase the risk of specific congenital anomalies of the urogenital system.Which gene when mutated is most likely to be responsible for male pseudohermaphrodism?

What effect would a loss of Shh expression within the urethral plate have on genital development?