In the Context of Puberty, Which of the Following Statements

question 73

Multiple Choice

In the context of puberty, which of the following statements is true of the gonads?

• A) They stimulate the testes to increase their output of testosterone, leading to development of genitals.
• B) They trigger abnormalities in the endocrine system.
• C) They stimulate the hypothalamus, perpetuating the feedback loop.
• D) They respond to pituitary hormones by increasing their production of sex hormones.

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