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Hormones ! A person's hormones control the onset of puberty.

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What is the most important dereminant of the onset of pubescence?

The most important determinant of the onset of puberty is the activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. This hormonal axis becomes active due to changes in the levels of hormones such as GnRH, LH, and FSH, which in turn trigger the physical changes associated with puberty. Genes, nutrition, and environmental factors can also influence the timing of puberty onset.


What age goes puberty?

Puberty typically starts at around 11-12 years of age. It varies from person to person, however, and may not begin for some until the middle to late teen years. There are a number of factors that can initiate early and late onset of puberty. The biggest among these is diet, body type, and level of exercise. For instance, gymnasts who compete at the Olympic level may not begin puberty until between 18-20 years old; their bodies are too lean and their activity level is extremely high. Alternately, children who are grossly obese may begin puberty as young as 8 or 9. High levels of hormones in foods can result in early onset as well.


What hormone stimulates cells to begin meiosis during puberty?

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates the beginning of meiosis during puberty. In females, FSH promotes the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles, initiating oocyte development. In males, FSH acts on Sertoli cells in the testes, supporting spermatogenesis. This hormonal signaling is crucial for the onset of reproductive capability during puberty.


What is the relationship between male and female hormones and the onset of puberty?

Before puberty, females and males both produce about the same amounts of estrogen and androgens. When puberty hits for males, more androgens than enstrogen is produced causing a change in voice and hair distribution. When puberty hits for females more estrogen than androgens is produced causing a monthly menstrual cycle, changes in their breasts and bone structure.


What name is given to the first discharge of blood from the vagina?

The menarche. The last one is called the menopause.