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The gonadostat theory proposes a gradual increase in the inhibitory feedback effects of gonadal steroids during advancing sexual maturation.
The gonadostat theory proposes a gradual increase in the inhibitory feedback effects of gonadal steroids during advancing sexual maturation.
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What is the effect of sex steroids on receptors sites at certain neurons in the brain?
What is the effect of sex steroids on receptors sites at certain neurons in the brain?
What does the gonadostat theory of puberty onset propose?
What does the gonadostat theory of puberty onset propose?
Puberty in males is defined as the age at which well-developed ejaculated spermatozoa are produced.
Puberty in males is defined as the age at which well-developed ejaculated spermatozoa are produced.
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The onset of puberty is determined by the functional changes in the neural systems controlling GnRH release.
The onset of puberty is determined by the functional changes in the neural systems controlling GnRH release.
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The text describes a direct relationship between body weight and the onset of puberty.
The text describes a direct relationship between body weight and the onset of puberty.
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Puberty in females is defined as the age at which the first estrus is exhibited.
Puberty in females is defined as the age at which the first estrus is exhibited.
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The gonadostat theory of puberty onset proposes a gradual decrease in the inhibitory feedback effects of gonadal steroids during advancing sexual maturation.
The gonadostat theory of puberty onset proposes a gradual decrease in the inhibitory feedback effects of gonadal steroids during advancing sexual maturation.
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The hypothalamus and pituitary gland become less sensitive to feedback inhibition induced by sex steroids as puberty progresses.
The hypothalamus and pituitary gland become less sensitive to feedback inhibition induced by sex steroids as puberty progresses.
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The onset of puberty is determined by the functional changes in the neural systems controlling GnRH release.
The onset of puberty is determined by the functional changes in the neural systems controlling GnRH release.
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There is a direct relationship between body weight (and consequently, nutrition) or growth-rate and the onset of puberty.
There is a direct relationship between body weight (and consequently, nutrition) or growth-rate and the onset of puberty.
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Study Notes
Gonadostat Theory of Puberty Onset
- Proposes a gradual increase in the inhibitory feedback effects of gonadal steroids during advancing sexual maturation.
Puberty in Males
- Defined as the age at which well-developed ejaculated spermatozoa are produced.
Puberty in Females
- Defined as the age at which the first estrus is exhibited.
Neurological Control of Puberty
- Onset of puberty is determined by the functional changes in the neural systems controlling GnRH release.
Body Weight and Puberty
- There is a direct relationship between body weight (and consequently, nutrition) or growth-rate and the onset of puberty.
Sensitivity of Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
- The hypothalamus and pituitary gland become less sensitive to feedback inhibition induced by sex steroids as puberty progresses.
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Test your knowledge of the physiological changes during male puberty and sexual maturity. Explore the age at which males can produce well-developed spermatozoa and the critical factors that trigger puberty.
