The First Hormones to Begin the Process of Puberty Are

question 222

Multiple Choice

The first hormones to begin the process of puberty are signaled from the adolescent's _____ and then produced by the adrenal glands.

• A) gonads
• B) penis or uterus
• C) adrenal glands
• D) pituitary gland

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Definitions:

Recessive Gene

A type of gene that is not expressed in the phenotype unless it is present on both chromosomes of a pair, overshadowed by dominant genes when in combination.

Dominant Gene

A gene that expresses its phenotypic effect even when heterozygous with a recessive gene.

Similar Mutation

A genetic alteration that is closely related in sequence or effect to another mutation within an organism's DNA.

Exocytosis

A cellular process involving the transport of materials out of a cell via vesicular transport, crucial for the secretion of neurotransmitters and hormones.