Developmental Changes of Puberty Are Caused Mainly by the Interaction

question 12

Multiple Choice

Developmental changes of puberty are caused mainly by the interaction of the pituitary gland, gonads, and the

• A)hypothalamus.
• B)islet cells.
• C)thalamus.
• D)Wernicke area.
• E)thymus.

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Definitions:

Premotor Cortex

A brain region involved in planning and executing movements, located anterior to the primary motor cortex.

Fine Motor Movements

Precise movements made by small muscles, typically involving coordination between the eyes and hands, such as writing or buttoning a shirt.

Motor Cortex

A structure in the frontal lobe that controls fine motor movement in the body.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, involved in decision making, social behavior, personality, and cognitive planning.