Difference between revisions of "Puberty Onset Influencing Factors - Anatomy & Physiology"

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== Female Threshold Body Size ==
 
== Female Threshold Body Size ==
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* All female mammals must reach a certain body size before the onset of puberty can be initiated.
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* Metabolic signals affect production of GnRH.
  
 
== Nutrition ==
 
== Nutrition ==

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PUBERTY




Female Threshold Body Size

  • All female mammals must reach a certain body size before the onset of puberty can be initiated.
  • Metabolic signals affect production of GnRH.

Nutrition

Photoperiod

Genetics

Environmental and Social Conditions