The appearance of an organism is called its phenotype. In this context, the phenotype is shaped both genetically and by the environment. Natural phenotypic changes in an organism are usually caused by environmental factors. What is phenotypic change? Natural phenotypic changes to an organism are usually caused by environmental factors. Phenotypic changes can occur in … Phenotypic Changes: Function, Task & Diseases
Humans reach sexual maturity in early puberty. Physically, boys and girls are then able to have children of their own. Sexual maturity focuses on physical maturity, but not mental maturity. What is sexual maturity? The achievement of sexual maturity manifests itself differently in boys and girls and is usually reached between the ages of 11 … Sexual Maturity: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
In the past, especially in the German-speaking world, the term gender referred exclusively to the biological differences between men and women. Meanwhile, the need to include psychological and social aspects of gender has been recognized. In the context of gender research, the transitional forms of gender are increasingly being considered. Increasingly, the picture is emerging … Gender: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
With spermarche, a male adolescent reaches sexual maturity. The ejaculate does not contain actual sperm until spermarche. If there is a deficiency of testosterone, spermarche may be impaired or even absent. What is spermarche? Spermarche is when a male adolescent reaches sexual maturity. The ejaculate does not contain actual sperm until spermarche. At puberty, humans … Spermine: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Meiosis refers to a form of cell division in which, in addition to cell division, the diploid chromosome set is reduced to a haploid chromosome set so that the newly formed cells each have only one set of chromosomes. In the human organism, meiosis serves to generate haploid germ cells, which have a single set … Meiosis: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Sky-high joy and the next moment everything is gray in gray, culminating in the realization: no one understands me. Puberty is characterized by a complex pattern of different developmental tasks and is accompanied by a roller coaster of emotions. The majority of adolescents manage to cope with the chaos, but 18% get into a psychosocial … Puberty: Important Warning Signs of Mental Disorders
Adolescence is the period of life from late childhood to adulthood. It begins around the onset of puberty and ends when a person is physically, psychologically, and socially mature. What is adolescence? Adolescence is the stage of life from late childhood to adulthood. Adolescence is often thought of as synonymous with the period of puberty, … Adolescence: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
If the sexual excitement increases to a certain point, ejaculation is reached. This is also understood to mean ejaculation. Ejaculation occurs in two stages and is not only achieved by men (see female ejaculation). What is ejaculation? Ejaculation is the ejaculation of the male. This is associated with orgasm (the peak of sexual arousal). Ejaculation … Ejaculation: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Pollution is the medical term for an ejaculation of semen during sleep that occurs involuntarily and without one’s own doing. Pollution may or may not be accompanied by erotic dreams. Theories of pollution assume a natural breakdown of semen as the cause. What is pollution? Pollution is the medical term for ejaculation of semen during … Pollution: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Procreative capacity refers to the ability of men and women to father a child together with a partner. It first appears at sexual maturity and persists throughout life in men, while in women it ends at menopause. What is procreative capacity? Procreative capacity refers to the ability of men and women to father a child … Procreative Ability: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
LH, luteinizing hormone, is responsible for the formation and release of sex hormones in both men and women. It also regulates the monthly menstrual cycle in women. It is also known as lutropin and luteotropin. What is luteinizing hormone? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy and structure of the endocrine (hormone) system. Click to enlarge. Luteinizing … Luteinizing Hormone: Function & Diseases
Juvenile stage refers to the stage of a living being after birth and before sexual maturity. After that, they are considered adults (adolescence); before that, they are in the embryonic stage. In humans, the juvenile phase goes from infancy to early adolescence (pubescence). What is the juvenile stage? The juvenile phase refers to the phase … Juvenile Phase: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
