Difference between revisions of "Puberty Overview - Anatomy & Physiology"
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| + | Puberty is the process of aquiring reproductive capability. The onset depends on the ability of specific hypothalamic neurons to produce GnRH in sufficient quantities to both promote and support gametogenesis. | ||
| + | * In the female, hypothalamic GnRH neurons must develop the ability to respond to positive oestradiol feedback in order to produce sufficient GnRH to cause ovulation. | ||
| + | * Develepment of hypothalamic neurons is influenced by: | ||
| + | ** 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 depends on the ability of specific hypothalamic neurons to produce GnRH in sufficient quantities to both promote and support gametogenesis.
- In the female, hypothalamic GnRH neurons must develop the ability to respond to positive oestradiol feedback in order to produce sufficient GnRH to cause ovulation.
- Develepment of hypothalamic neurons is influenced by:
- Development of a threshold body size.
- Exposure to environmental and social cues.
- Genetics