Medical MCQ-Males and females show difference in the age of onset of pubey. The difference in the age of onset of pubey amongst males may be explained by

Males and females show difference in the age of onset of pubey. The difference in the age of onset of pubey amongst males may be explained by

Increased Activin - A levels

Decreased Follistatin levels

Increased Inhibin levels

Easily releasable FSH pool

Question Category:

Physiology

Correct Answer:

Increased Inhibin levels

Description:

One of several proteins that paicipate in differentiation and growth. Two glycoproteins, inhibin A and inhibin B, are secreted by Seoli cells in the testis and granulosa cells in the ovary, inhibiting FSH secretion by direct action on the pituitary.Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 24th edition; page no:-427

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