Adolescence Flashcards
What four hormones are key in puberty?
- GnRH
- LH
- FSH
- Neuroendocrine hormones
What is gonadarche?
Activation of the gonads by pituitary hormones LH and FSH
What is adrenarche?
Increase in production of androgens by the adrenal cortex
What is thelarche?
Appearance of breast tissue
What is menarche?
First menstrual leed
What is spermarche?
First sperm production (nocturnal sperm emissions)
What is pubarche?
appearance of pubic hair due to androgens from the adrenal gland
What do men need oestradiol for?
Growth acceleration and skeletal maturation
What is the female time span for puberty?
Starts no earlier than 8, no later than 16
Lasts between 2 and 2.5 years
What is the male time span for puberty?
Starts no earlier than 9
Typically llasts 4 years
What is the first sign of female puberty?
Breast development, then hair, then menstruation
What is the first sign of male puberty?
Testicular volume
How many tanner stages are there?
Five
What are determinants of puberal timing?
- Health status
- Genetics
- Environment
- Race
- Nutritional status
What are the key signs of True Central Precocious Puberty?
- Accelerated linear growth
- Advanced bone age
- Pubertal levels of LH
- Pubertal levels of FSH