QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
This is correct because the production of oestrogens requires androgens as precursors, which are in fact steroids.
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a
The production of oestrogens requires the synthesis of steroids as precursors
QuestionChoice
This is incorrect as telarche and menarche are exclusive to females as this is the development of breast tissue and menstruation respectively.
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b
The first stage of puberty in males is stimulated by the beginning of telarche and menarche
QuestionChoice
This is incorrect as the growth of facial hair in males is described as being a later androgen-dependent event
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c
The growth of facial hair in males is described as being an early androgen-dependent event
QuestionChoice
TRH will affect the pituitary to release TSH for the thyroid not to stimulate puberty. The hypothalamic neurons that produce GnRH will ‘awake’ the HPG axis
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d
One of the triggers for puberty in both sexes is the maturation of hypothalamic neurons to produce TRH
QuestionChoice
This is incorrect as later androgen-dependent events for example is the growth of facial hair in males, are driven by androgens produced by the Gonads
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e
Later androgen-dependent events are driven by androgens produced by the adrenal cortex
Concept
Chapter
2693
5364
Puberty
Topic
264
Reproductive Medicine
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There are distinct differences between puberty in males and females.

In regards to this, which of the following is correct?
a