PSYCH 3AB3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Pubic Hair, Puberty, Estradiol
29 Jun 2017
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Hormones, puberty and growth: endocrine glands produce hormones that control growth + system that regulated brain hormones, controlled by the hypothalamus, monitors bodily functions (maintains homeostasis) Pituitary located in brian (main gland) near hypothalamus: controls endocrine glands and gonads, gonads (m: testes; f: ovaries) produce sex hormones (estrogens and androgens, e (oestradiol) and a(testosterone) are class of hormones that include specific hormones. Fundamental problem of developmental neurobiology: what actually starts puberty: hypothalamus less sensitive to hormones at the start of puberty therefore sets the increase of production of hormones. Puberty rites recognize transition to adulthood: many cultures have puberty rites: 79% f, 68% m, sweet 16, quinceanera, bas/bat mitzvah, rites for boys harsher, more painful in many cultures. Physical/mental task: separation from home, parents, opposite sex, transition, incorporation/celebration. Pleasure centers (limbic system) mature quicker: pleasurable activities highly rewarding, decision making less developed. 23. 5% boys want to be heavier, more muscular: may be different around globe.
