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What role does the pituitary gland play during puberty?
The pituitary gland releases hormones that regulate the changes occurring during puberty, including growth and sexual maturation.
another name for the sack that holds the testicles is the?
scrotum
What hormones do males release during puberty?
Males release testosterone during puberty.
What hormones do females release during puberty?
Females release estrogen during puberty
What are the testicles and their function?
The testicles are two round organs that produce sperm.
At what ages do boys typically go through puberty?
Boys typically go through puberty between the ages of 10 to 18
What is the first tube that sperm travel through after leaving the body?
The first tube that sperm travel through is called the vas deferens.
What is the first tube that sperm travel through after leaving the body?
The first tube that sperm travel through is called the vas deferens.
What is the second tube called that sperm travel through after the vas deferens?
The second tube that sperm travel through after the vas deferens is called the urethra.
What is an erection?
An erection occurs when the penis, made out of spongy tissue, fills with blood and becomes hard.
Do males of all ages experience erections?
Yes, this occurs in males of all ages, even little babies.
What is a wet dream or nocturnal emission?
A wet dream or nocturnal emission is when a boy lets semen out of his penis while he sleeps.
What are the four parts of semen?
Semen has four parts: sugar fluid, prostate fluid, Cowper's fluid, and sperm.
What is the skin covering the penis in a baby boy called?
The skin covering the penis in a baby boy is called foreskin.
What is the procedure called when the foreskin is removed?
The procedure when the foreskin is removed is called circumcision.
What is ejaculation?
Ejaculation is the process when a male lets out semen, during which approximately 300 million sperm are released.