Understanding Male and Female Development: Are Males Born as Females?

Explore the biological development of males and females in this informative video addressing common misconceptions.

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Males are not born as females. However, all embryos initially develop similarly in the early stages of pregnancy. Sex differentiation occurs around the 6th to 7th week, where the presence of a Y chromosome typically results in the development of male characteristics.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens during the early stages of embryo development? In the early stages, embryos develop similarly regardless of sex, but differentiation begins in the sixth to seventh week.
  2. How does a Y chromosome affect development? The presence of a Y chromosome typically initiates the development of male characteristics during embryonic development.
  3. Can females develop male characteristics? While all embryos share a common developmental pathway initially, the Y chromosome is critical for male differentiation.

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