The Brain Coordinates the Physical Changes That Occur During Puberty

question 103

Multiple Choice

The brain coordinates the physical changes that occur during puberty and the ____ plays an especially important role in this process.

• A) adrenal glands
• B) hypothalamus
• C) corpus callosum
• D) amygdala

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