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Old 02-01-2005, 09:45 PM   #9 (permalink)
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A fetus' sexual organs start in what we can call a sexually-indifferent stage (up to week 5 or 6). This formation has the ability to develop either into the male or female reproductive organs. Various factors then kick in and then the organs begin to develop - thus they will have anatomical similarity due to the same starting origins.

For a visual representation, check this link:
Sexual Organ Development - internal

Sexual organ development - external
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