- LH: Luteinizing Hormone – A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that triggers ovulation in females and stimulates testosterone production in males.
- ESTROGEN: A primary female sex hormone responsible for developing and regulating the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics.
- FSH: Follicle-Stimulating Hormone – A hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in females and sperm production in males.
- TESTOSTERONE: The primary male sex hormone that promotes the development of male reproductive tissues and secondary sex characteristics.
- PITUITARY GLAND: A small gland at the base of the brain that produces and releases hormones controlling growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
- PERIOD: Also known as menstruation, it is the monthly shedding of the uterine lining in females, marking a key part of the menstrual cycle.
- GNRH: Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone – A hormone produced by the hypothalamus that signals the pituitary gland to release FSH and LH.
- SEMEN: The fluid containing sperm cells that is ejaculated from the male reproductive tract during orgasm.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of puberty worksheet.
