What stimulates the gonads in the male at 8 weeks to secrete testosterone –
Correct Answer: Placental HCG
Description: During embryogenesis, In male embryo, at the 6-7 week of gestation, secretion of a first anti-mullerian hormone (also k/o Mullerian inhibiting substance) causes regression of Mullerian duct.
Then at 8-12 week, under influence of Placental HCG, testes started producing testosterone.
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