5 Questions
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the regulation of human puberty?
Stimulating the production of LH and FSH from the pituitary
What are the secondary sex characteristics in adolescents?
Physiological signs of sexual maturation that do not involve the sex organs
What is the average age for the occurrence of spermarche in boys?
13
What is menarche in female development?
The first menstruation
What is the frontal lobe generally associated with in the adolescent brain?
Problem solving, impulse control, goal setting, planning, and other similar behaviors generally associated with monitoring social behavior
Test your knowledge of physical and cognitive development in adolescence with this quiz. Explore topics such as puberty regulation, HPG activation, primary sex characteristics, and the role of the central nervous system in stimulating hormonal production.
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