BIological Flashcards
Three key physical signs of puberty
Growth
hormonal changes
secondary characteristics sex changes
The Endocrine System
Produces, circulates, and regulates hormones
Receives instructions from the central nervous system
GnRH Neurons and where are they situated
They tell how much hormones should be produced.
In the hypothalamus
Pituitary Gland
Controls all hormones levels
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrom (PCOS)
Ovaries produce too much testosterone
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
some symptoms: pain exhaustion, nausea moodiness cramps.
Caused by: hormones, fluctuations in serotonin
Endometriosis
no fertility, fuse organs together.
Growth of uterine lining beyond uterus
Testosterone
In males
Puberty
Sperm creation
Muscle and bone strength
Sex drive
In females
Hormonal level maintenance
Blood cell creation
Muscle and bone strength
Sex drive and fertility
Estrogen
In males
Maturation of the sperm
Sex drive
In females
Breast development
Growth of uterine lining
Regulation of menstrual cycle
