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| + | ==Introduction== |
− | |linkpage =Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology | + | Puberty is the process of aquiring reproductive capability. The onset of puberty depends on the ability of specific [[Hypothalamus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamic]] neurons to produce GnRH in sufficient quantities to both promote and support gametogenesis. In the female, [[Hypothalamus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamic]] GnRH neurons must develop the ability to respond to positive oestradiol feedback in order to produce sufficient GnRH to cause [[Ovulation - Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]]. |
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| + | Develepment of [[Hypothalamus_- Anatomy & Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamic]] neurons is influenced by: |
− | |maplink = Reproductive System (Content Map) - Anatomy & Physiology | + | * Development of a threshold body size. |
− | |pagetype =Anatomy | + | * Exposure to environmental and social cues. |
− | |sublink1=Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology#Puberty
| + | * Genetics |
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| + | == Average Ages of Puberty in the Male and Female of Various Species == |
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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.
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− | * 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]].
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− | * Develepment of [[Hypothalamus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamic]] neurons is influenced by:
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− | ** Development of a threshold body size.
| + | !'''Alpaca''' |
− | ** Exposure to environmental and social cues.
| + | !'''Bovine''' |
− | ** Genetics
| + | !'''Camel''' |
| + | !'''Canine''' |
| + | !'''Equine''' |
| + | !'''Feline''' |
| + | !'''Llama''' |
| + | !'''Ovine''' |
| + | !'''Porcine''' |
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| + | | '''Male''' |
| + | | 2-3 Years |
| + | | 11 Months (7-18) |
| + | | 3-5 Years |
| + | | 9 Months (5-12) |
| + | | 14 Months (10-24) |
| + | | 9 Months (8-10) |
| + | | 2-3 Years |
| + | | 7 Months (6-9) |
| + | | 7 Months (5-8) |
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| + | | '''Female''' |
| + | | 1 Year |
| + | | 11 Months (9-24) |
| + | | 3 Years |
| + | | 12 Months (6-24) |
| + | | 18 Months (12-19) |
| + | | 8 Months (4-12) |
| + | | 6-12 Months |
| + | | 7 Months (4-14) |
| + | | 6 Months (5-7) |
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| + | [[Category:Puberty]] |