In the Context of Puberty, Which of the Following Statements

question 9

Multiple Choice

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

• A) It causes the testes to decrease their output of testosterone.
• B) It releases hormones that control physical growth and the gonads.
• C) It stimulates the hypothalamus, perpetuating the feedback loop.
• D) It prevents the long bones from making further gains in length.

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