Which of the Following Statements About the Production of Hormones

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the production of hormones at puberty is false?

• A) The body begins to produce several hormones that have not been present in the body up until this time.
• B) There is an increase in the production of certain hormones.
• C) Boys' bodies produce more androgens and girls' bodies produce more estrogens.
• D) The feedback loop regulating the endocrine system's set point for each hormone becomes increasingly important.

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