Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Define the following terms in 4-5 sentences each:
Sex Determining Region of the Y chromosome (SRY region):
Müllerian inhibiting hormone (a.k.a. Anti- Müllerian Hormone):
Androgen:
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A hormone is a substance that is made by specialist cells, usually within an endocrine gland, and it is released into the bloodstream to send a message to another part of the body. It is often referred to as a ‘chemical messenger’. Hormones are found in all multicellular organisms and their role is to provide an internal communication system between cells located in distant parts of the body.
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