The Growth Spurt Seen in Puberty Is Triggered by

question 78

Multiple Choice

The growth spurt seen in puberty is triggered by

• A)calcitonin.
• B)growth hormone.
• C)sex hormones.
• D)parathyroid hormone.
• E)thyroid hormone.

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Definitions:

Attractive Forces

Forces that cause particles or objects to come together, commonly found in physics and chemistry, such as gravitational or electromagnetic forces.

Endorphins

Neurochemicals produced by the body that act as natural painkillers and are associated with feelings of pleasure and euphoria.

Pain Perception

The subjective process by which the brain interprets signals from the body signaling harm or potential harm, resulting in the experience of pain.

Endogenous Substance

A compound or chemical that is produced within an organism or a biological system rather than being introduced from the environment.