Which of the following is thought to delay the onset of puberty?
A) Low socioeconomic status
B) Being raised by a single mother
C) Exposure to small doses of stress
D) Exposure to severe stress

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Exposure to severe stress is thought to delay the onset of puberty by activating the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which leads to increased production of cortisol. This, in turn, can suppress the production of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), which is responsible for triggering the onset of puberty. Exposure to small doses of stress, on the other hand, is not thought to significantly affect puberty onset, and there is no evidence to suggest that low socioeconomic status or being raised by a single mother delays puberty.

Which of the Following Is Thought to Delay the Onset