Males and females show difference in the age of onset of pubey. The difference in the age of onset of pubey amongst males may be explained by
Increased Activin - A levels
Decreased Follistatin levels
Increased Inhibin levels
Easily releasable FSH pool
One of several proteins that paicipate in differentiation and growth. Two glycoproteins, inhibin A and inhibin B, are secreted by Seoli cells in the testis and granulosa cells in the ovary, inhibiting FSH secretion by direct action on the pituitary.Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 24th edition; page no:-427
Endocrinology