Physiology – MCQ 15 – Males and females show difference in the age of onset of puberty

Males and females show difference in the age of onset of puberty. The difference in the age of onset of puberty amongst males may be explained by:
A. Increased Activin A levels
B. Decreased Follistatin levels
C. Increased Inhibin levels
D. Easily releasable FSH pool

Correct answer : Increased Inhibin levels

Inhibin can suppress FSH secretion which in turn delays results in delay in the onset of puberty in boys.