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. | + | 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, 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 ovulation. |
| − | * Develepment of 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 | ||
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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