How Is Sex Determined?
Week 9—Male
Male characteristics begin to appear in the genitalia.
Over the next few weeks, the edges of the urethral groove will fuse to form the urethra, the labioscrotal area will fuse to form the scrotum, and the phallus will enlarge and elongate.
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