Human Biochemistry, Volume 2 - Murray R. 1993

Biochemistry of Intra- and Intercellular Communication
Sex Gland Hormones
Sex Gland Hormones and Sexual Differentiation

Sexual differentiation involves a series of sequential processes that can be represented as a pathway: Chromosomal Sex → Gonadal Sex → Phenotypic Sex.

An Analysis of the events involved in phenotypic Sex Determination indicates the crucial role of Hormones in the processes of sexual differentiation.



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