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Puberty Overview - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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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.
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.
** Exposure to environmental and social cues.
** Exposure to environmental and social cues.
** Genetics
** 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 ==