Table 5-7. SUMMARY OF EVENTS IN SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION
Indifferent Structure Fate: Male Female
Genital ridges (medulla) testes regression
Genital ridges (cortex) regression ovaries
Wolffian (mesonephric) ducts epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles regression
Mullerian ducts regression oviducts, uterus, cranial vagina
Urogenital sinus bladder, urethra, prostate gland bladder, urethra, vestibular vagina
Genital swellings/folds scrotum labia
Genital tubercle penis clitoris
Gubernaculum testicular descent, then involution regression
Hypothalamic surge center inactivated functional