Answer to Question #180068 in Psychology for Ronald

Question #180068

The role of the hypothalamus in puberty is to ...


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2021-04-22T11:39:45-0400

The trigger for puberty in both boys and girls is the production of 'gonadotrophin releasing hormone' (GnRH) from a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. This hormone stimulates the pituitary gland to release two hormones, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH). These hormones travel through the blood to the testicles and ovaries and switch on the development procedure which will lead to sexual maturity.


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