Discuss the term puberty and the differences that occur in sexual maturation between adolescent girls and boys. Relate these changes to Erikson and Piaget’s theories of growth and development. . Your response must be a minimum of 250 words .

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A: It is the middle layer of the uterine wall, consisting mainly of uterine smooth muscles, used to…

Q: Why does the body show sexual maturation at the age of puberty?

A: The capability of an organism to reproduce is known as sexual maturity. All organisms are not…

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A: Answer is b.)  prolactin.

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A: Ovulation is the process of releass of ovum in female due to peak level of luteinizing hormone,…

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A: People with both male and female anatomy and mixed characteristics are called as intersexes. The…

Q: Describe, from fertilization, the major pathways of normal male sex development. Include the stages…

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A: Estrogen is a female hormone , which is regulated by a series of complex indicators which are…

Q: TRUE OR FALSE During oogenesis, the second polar body forms the moment the oocyte is released from…

A: The primary oocytes undergo meiosis two forms a mature egg and three secondary polar bodies.

Q: Normally deterioration of the endometrium begins when: blood levels of FSH increase blood levels of…

A: The maturation of the ovum takes place when the anterior pituitary gland secretes the FSH (follicle…

Q: Select the best answer or answers from the choices given: Secondary sex characteristics are (a)…

A: Puberty can be defined as that age group in which transition to adulthood from childhood begins.…

Q: If a child develops an anterior pituitary tumour that reduces LH and FSH production, the child will…

A: Development of gonad and secondary sexual characteristics all depends on the level of…

Q: hCG, estrogen and progesterone are hormones that are secreted throughout pregnancy.  Answer the…

A: Since you have posted a question with multiple sub-parts, we will solve the first three subparts for…

Q: list the 6 orders of follicular development. Then list which cells and what hormones are found…

A: The process of development or maturation of the ovarian follicle is known as follicle development.…

Q: Define the process of lactation? List the hormones involved in pregnancy and lactation process.

A: Lactation can be defined as the secretion of milk from the mammary glands to feed her young. The…

Q: A 17-year-old girl has missed her most recent menstrual period. She wants to determine whether she…

A: Fertilization is the process of fusion of male and female gamete which leads to produce zygote.

Q: Describe the hormonal control of gonadal function in a male.

A: The hormonal control of gonadal function in the males is carried out by the…

Q: Describe the steps of gonad determination in the male and the female beginning with the migration of…

A: The gonads, the primary reproductive organs, are the testes in the male and the ovaries in the…

Q: What would happen if human chorionic gonadotropin levels did not rise adequately during pregnancy?

A: Hormones are chemical messengers secreted by the glands present in the body. They are responsible…

Q: List the steps of oogenesis and spermatogenesis

A: The both male and the female sexual reproductive organs are important for the reproduction process.…

Q: Which of the following is NOT a function of sustentacular cells? O Maintain a blood-testis barrier…

A: A sustentacular cell is a type of cell that provides structural support. These cells are found in…

Q: Describe the hormonal interactions and changes that occur during the follicular phase, as well as…

A: The menstrual cycle in a female starts with the maturation of oocytes with concurrent follicular…

Q: Describe the hormonal changes during pregnancy and the effect of these hormones.

A: Hormones are the chemical molecules which acts as a chemical messenger for different body tissues…

Q: Describe the most significant hormones responsible for sex differentiation. List the most important…

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Q: Implantation of a blastocyst does not always happen.  Approximately how many days after…

A: Fertilization of the secondary oocyte in the oviduct forms zygote which in turn divides by cleavage.…

Q: in more testosterone being produced 46,XY Androgen receptor (AR) deletion 46,XY SRY deletion Which…

A: According to biological factors an individual can either be male or female but certain ambiguities…

Q: Explain the concept of negative feedback using the male reproductive hormones (hormonal control of…

A: As per the guidelines we are supposed to answer only the first question in case of multiple question…

Q: Spermatogenesis is governed by O a. GNRH b.luteinizing hormone only c. luteinizing hormone and…

A: Spermatogenesis is the process by which haploid spermatozoa develop from germ cells in the…

Q: Describe the hormonal control of puberty and the resulting changes in the male body.

A: Puberty is the stage when individuals reach complete reproductive ability and the adult features of…

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A: The time in life when a person becomes sexually mature is known as Puberty. After puberty both…

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A: The time between the initiation of productive contractions and the birth is referred to as the birth…

Q: Compare the changes in reproductive hormones andstructures that occur in older males and females.

A: Reproductive organs are the organs involved in the process of reproduction, that is, producing…

Q: On average, girls begin puberty at about the ageof______________ , boys at about the age of…

A: Girls' breasts normally develop earliest as they approach puberty.Breast buds can be exceedingly…

Q: In what trimester should pregnant women with adrenal insufficiency take higher doses of…

A: Answer: Introduction: Adrenal insufficiency is a disorder in which the adrenal glands do not secrets…

Q: Which row correctly identifies the function and a source of hCG, respectively? Select one:

A: Placenta is a structural and functional unit between developing embryo and maternal body .It is a…

Q: List two important functions of gonads.

A: The reproductive system of an organism is also known as the genital system. It is the biological…

Q: Luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone are associated with female gamete development…

A: Gonadotropins These are peptide hormones. These hormones include luteinizing hormone (LH) and…

Q: What would happen if a woman took supplemental estrogen and progesterone beyond the 21st day of her…

A: Menstrual cycle is a series of natural changes in hormone production and the structures of uterus…

Q: Identify the stages of follicle development in the following images Primordial follicle Primary…

A: primordial follicle: single oocyte surrounded by a single layer of granulosa cells.   Primary…

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