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Most Researchers Contend That the Data on Child Abuse Is

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Most researchers contend that the data on child abuse is only the tip of the iceberg in that only a minority of the cases are reported.Why is the number of cases of child abuse underreported?


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Luteinizing Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle and ovulation in females, and testosterone production in males.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryo development.

Aldosterone

Aldosterone is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that regulates sodium and potassium balance in the blood, influencing blood pressure and fluid balance.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces the hormone melatonin, which helps regulate sleep patterns.

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