Puberty and Adrenal Glands

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During which phase of puberty do primary sex characteristics like the ovaries and testes mature?

  • HPG axis awakening
  • Adrenarche
  • Pre-pubertal period
  • Gonadarche (correct)

At what age does the adrenarche phase of puberty typically occur in females?

  • 9-15
  • 6-9 (correct)
  • 8-14
  • 7-10

Which axis is responsible for the increase in adrenal androgens during the pre-pubertal period?

  • HPA axis (correct)
  • HPO axis
  • HPG axis
  • HPT axis

What is the earliest phase of puberty?

<p>Adrenarche (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which axis is reactivated during the gonadarche phase of puberty?

<p>HPG axis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the gonadarche phase of puberty typically occur in males?

<p>9-15 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the secondary sex characteristics that develop during the gonadarche phase of puberty?

<p>Pubic hair, breast tissue development, genital development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the growth of the body due to the distribution of growth hormone typically occur in females?

<p>8-14 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the growth of the body due to the distribution of growth hormone typically occur in males?

<p>9-15 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does the adolescent period continue until when brain development is complete?

<p>Early twenties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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