In the context of puberty, which of the following statements is true of the gonads?
A) They stimulate the testes to increase their output of testosterone, leading to the development of genitals.
B) They trigger abnormalities in the endocrine system.
C) They stimulate the hypothalamus, perpetuating the feedback loop.
D) They respond to pituitary hormones by increasing their production of sex hormones.

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Gonads (ovaries in females and testes in males) respond to hormones released by the pituitary gland (such as LH and FSH) by increasing their production of sex hormones (estrogen in females and testosterone in males), which are crucial for the development of secondary sexual characteristics and the regulation of the reproductive system.

In the Context of Puberty, Which of the Following Statements