Abstract
Prior to puberty, boys and girls are relatively similar in terms of body composition. However, by the end of puberty, a striking sexual dimorphism exists between mature males and females. Mature males are taller, have more skeletal and bone mass, and have less body fat than females. These changes are governed largely by hormonal factors, but environment and genetic factors are also important.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Reproduction |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 100-104 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128151457 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
Keywords
- Body composition
- Bone density
- Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
- Estradiol
- Fat mass
- Growth
- Growth hormone
- Lean body mass
- Leptin
- Obesity
- Puberty
- Tanner stages
- Testosterone
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)