In Females, the Adolescent Growth Spurt Is Triggered By

question 28

Multiple Choice

In females, the adolescent growth spurt is triggered by:

• A)increases in the levels of androgens
• B)decreases in the levels of androgens
• C)increases in the levels neuromodulators
• D)increases in the levels of estrogen

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