The Adolescent Growth Spurt Is Triggered by ____, Which Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

The adolescent growth spurt is triggered by ____, which is released by the pituitary gland into the blood and is carried throughout the body.

• A)growth hormone
• B)thyroxine
• C)testosterone
• D)estrogen

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Definitions:

Seminiferous Tubules

Narrow, coiled tubules inside the testicles where spermatogenesis, the production of sperm cells, occurs.

Testicular Cancer

A form of cancer that develops in the testicles (testes), the male reproductive glands, and may present as a lump or swelling.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

Non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, common in older men, which can interfere with urinary functions.

Vestibular Gland

Glands located near the vaginal opening that secrete fluid to lubricate the vagina, also known as Bartholin's glands.