Development
The female reproductive system is composed of two embryological segments: the urogenital sinus and the Müllerian ducts. The two are conjoined at the Müllerian tubercle. Müllerian ducts are present on the embryo of both sexes. Only in females do they develop into reproductive organs. They degenerate in males, but the adjoining Wolffian ducts develop into male reproductive organs. The sex based differences in the contributions of the Müllerian ducts to reproductive organs is based on the presence, and degree of presence, of Müllerian Inhibiting factor.
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