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Solutions For An Introduction to Brain and Behavior Chapter 8 Problem 3R4

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The SRY (Sex Determining Region Y) protein controls the expression of particular genes and triggers the process of male gonads development. This process inhibits the development of female gonads and female reproductive structures while promoting the development of male reproductive structures.

Testes secretes more testosterone, which is responsible for the masculinization of the brain during development.

Thus, the blank can be filled with testosterone.

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