The Hypothalamus Signals the Pituitary to Produce Greater Amounts of Growth

question 80

Multiple Choice

The hypothalamus signals the pituitary to produce greater amounts of growth hormone at the beginning of which of the following?

• A) puberty
• B) adolescence
• C) formal operational thought
• D) multiple perspective taking

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