The Onset of Puberty Is Triggered by Maturation of the Brain

question 63

Multiple Choice

The onset of puberty is triggered by maturation of the brain, which stimulates the hypothalamus to secrete

• A) gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).
• B) luteinizing hormone (LH).
• C) chorionic gonadotropin (CG).
• D) testosterone.
• E) progesterone.

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