Physiology of Male Puberty
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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?

  • They affect receptors sites at certain neurons in the brain (correct)
  • They have no effect on neurons in the brain
  • They inhibit the maturation of neurotransmitter system in the CNS
  • They stimulate excessive GnRH release

What does the gonadostat theory of puberty onset propose?

  • A gradual decrease in the inhibitory feedback effects of gonadal steroids during advancing sexual maturation (correct)
  • A sudden decrease in the inhibitory feedback effects of gonadal steroids at the onset of puberty
  • The cessation of inhibitory feedback effects of gonadal steroids during sexual maturation
  • A gradual increase in the inhibitory feedback effects of gonadal steroids during advancing sexual maturation

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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