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Puberty Overview - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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Puberty is the process of aquiring reproductive capability. The onset depends on the ability of specific [[Hypothalamus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamic]] neurons to produce GnRH in sufficient quantities to both promote and support gametogenesis.
Puberty is the process of aquiring reproductive capability. The onset depends on the ability of specific [[Hypothalamus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamic]] neurons to produce GnRH in sufficient quantities to both promote and support gametogenesis.
* In the female, [[Hypothalamus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamic]] GnRH neurons must develop the ability to respond to positive oestradiol feedback in order to produce sufficient GnRH to cause ovulation.
* In the female, [[Hypothalamus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamic]] GnRH neurons must develop the ability to respond to positive oestradiol feedback in order to produce sufficient GnRH to cause [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovulation]].
* Develepment of [[Hypothalamus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamic]] neurons is influenced by:
* Develepment of [[Hypothalamus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamic]] neurons is influenced by:
** Development of a threshold body size.
** Development of a threshold body size.
** Exposure to environmental and social cues.
** Exposure to environmental and social cues.
** Genetics
** Genetics