Puberty

Question 1

increased sensitivity to __ and___

Answer 1

FSH and LH

Question 2

males: FSH

Answer 2

FSH-stimulates gemetogenesis (making sex cells)

Question 3

males: estrogen..

Answer 3

increases rate of growth plate fusion and testosterone

Question 4

males: functions/effects of testosterone (6)

Answer 4

increases rate of development of penis, scrotum, prostate, seminal vesicles;
growth of pubic, facial, and axillary hair;
increases larynx size-depending of voice, secretion of sebaceous glands;
increased libido (sex drive);
increased muscle mass;
increased RBC mass

Question 5

females: FSH

Answer 5

FSH- development of eggs and increases estrogen production

Question 6

females: estrogen.. (5)

Answer 6

stimulates breast development;
stimulates bone growth and growth plate fusion;
development of labia, vagina, uterus, breast ducts;
development of endometrium;
increases fat mass in body

Question 7

females: testosterone..

Answer 7

stimulates pubic and axillary hair growth

Question 8

females: progesterone decrease allows…

Answer 8

endometrium lining to be shed, further develops breasts

Question 9

adrenal androgens

Answer 9

stimulate pubic hair growth and linear growth

Question 10

males: LH functions

Answer 10

LH-stimulates cells to release testosterone

Question 11

females: LH functions

Answer 11

LH-stimulates ovarian cells to produce androgens and corpous luteum to produce progestorone, induces ovulation