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What is the first event that occurs in girls during puberty according to the passage?
What is the first event that occurs in girls during puberty according to the passage?
- Thelarche, the development of breasts. (correct)
- Pubarche, the development of axillary and pubic hair.
- Menarche, the first menstrual period.
- Adrenarche, the increase in adrenal androgen secretion.
What is the definition of puberty according to the passage?
What is the definition of puberty according to the passage?
- The period when the endocrine and gametogenic functions of the gonads are first developing.
- The period when the gonads become active and start producing sex hormones.
- The period when the endocrine and gametogenic functions of the gonads have developed to the point where reproduction is possible. (correct)
- The period when the body undergoes various physical changes leading to sexual maturity.
What is the role of leptin, the satiety-producing hormone, in the control of puberty according to the passage?
What is the role of leptin, the satiety-producing hormone, in the control of puberty according to the passage?
- Leptin inhibits the release of gonadotropic hormones, delaying the onset of puberty.
- Leptin stimulates the release of gonadotropic hormones, triggering puberty.
- Leptin probably plays a role in the control of puberty, but the passage does not specify the exact nature of this role. (correct)
- Leptin plays no role in the control of puberty.
According to the passage, what is the likely reason for the gonads being quiescent during childhood?
According to the passage, what is the likely reason for the gonads being quiescent during childhood?
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What is the relationship between strenuous athletics, weight loss, and menstruation in young women according to the passage?
What is the relationship between strenuous athletics, weight loss, and menstruation in young women according to the passage?
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According to the passage, what is the role of the gonadotrophins (FSH and LH) during puberty?
According to the passage, what is the role of the gonadotrophins (FSH and LH) during puberty?
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