During Puberty, the Secretion of GnRH Causes the Secretion of ________

question 43

Multiple Choice

During puberty, the secretion of GnRH causes the secretion of ________, which in turn stimulate(s) the production of sex hormones.

• A) LH and FSH
• B) oxytocin and prolactin
• C) insulin
• D) growth hormone
• E) oxytocin and growth hormone

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Definitions:

Acromegaly

A disorder caused by excess growth hormone in adults, resulting in enlargement of bones and tissues, especially noticeable in the hands, feet, and face.

GH

GH, or Growth Hormone, is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans and other animals.

Goiter

An enlargement of the thyroid gland often due to iodine deficiency or thyroid disease.

Glucagon

Hormone, produced by the pancreas, that stimulates the liver to break down glycogen, thus raising blood glucose levels.