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− | + | <big><center>[[Reproductive System|'''BACK TO REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM''']]</center></big> | |
− | + | <big><center>[[ Reproductive_System#Reproductive_Behaviour |'''BACK TO REPRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR''']]</center></big> | |
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− | + | == Introduction == | |
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− | * | + | * Reproductive behaviour can only take place if the neurons in the [[Endocrine_System_-_Hypothalamus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamus]] have been sensitized to respond to sensory signals. |
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+ | * In the male, testosterone is aromatized to oestradiol in the brain. Oestradiol promotes reproductive behaviour. | ||
+ | * Testosterone is produced in small episodes every 4-6 hours. | ||
+ | * Relatively constant supply of testosterone, thus oestradiol, to the [[Endocrine_System_-_Hypothalamus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Hypothalamus|hypothalamus]] in the male. | ||
+ | * This allows the male to initiate reproductive behaviour at any time. | ||
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− | + | == Female == | |
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Revision as of 11:30, 15 July 2008
Introduction
- Reproductive behaviour can only take place if the neurons in the hypothalamus have been sensitized to respond to sensory signals.
Male
- In the male, testosterone is aromatized to oestradiol in the brain. Oestradiol promotes reproductive behaviour.
- Testosterone is produced in small episodes every 4-6 hours.
- Relatively constant supply of testosterone, thus oestradiol, to the hypothalamus in the male.
- This allows the male to initiate reproductive behaviour at any time.