Which Hormone Increases in Production During Puberty and Is Generally

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which hormone increases in production during puberty and is generally believed to be responsible for physical growth?

• A)Gall bladder bile
• B)Oestrogen in girls and testosterone in boys
• C)Androgens
• D)Serotonin

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Definitions:

Acid

A substance that is a hydrogen ion (proton) donor; acids unite with bases to form salts. Compare with base.

Atomic Mass

The mass of an atom expressed in atomic mass units (amu), essentially equivalent to the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

Atom

The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons, with electrons orbiting the nucleus.

Amu

Atomic Mass Unit, a standard unit of mass that quantifies mass on an atomic or molecular scale.