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==Introduction==

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:

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* Development of a threshold body size.

* Exposure to environmental and social cues.

* Genetics

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Puberty is the process of aquiring reproductive capability. The onset of puberty 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 [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovulation]].

Develepment of [[Hypothalamus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamic]] neurons is influenced by:

** Development of a threshold body size.

** Exposure to environmental and social cues.

** Genetics

== Average Ages of Puberty in the Male and Female of Various Species ==

== Average Ages of Puberty in the Male and Female of Various Species ==

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