Puberty Flashcards
1
Q
What is thelarche?
A
Onset of breast development
2
Q
What is adrenarche?
A
Maturation and increased activity of the adrenal glands before puberty
3
Q
What is gonadarche?
A
Activation of reproductive glands by LH and FSH
4
Q
What is menarche?
A
Onset of menstruation at puberty
5
Q
In what age range does puberty usually start for girls?
A
9-13
6
Q
In what age range does puberty usually start for boys?
A
10-14
7
Q
What are the first signs of puberty in boys and girls?
A
Girls: breast start to develop
Boys: increased testicular volume
8
Q
Which cells of the male gonads are stimulated by LH and FSH?
A
LH stimulates Leydig cells
FSH stimulates Sertoli cells
9
Q
Which cells of the ovaries do LH and FSH stimulate?
A
LH stimulates theca interna cells
FSH stimulates granulosa cells
