The endocrine system's role in puberty involves the interaction of the:
A) hypothalamus, amygdala, and pituitary gland.
B) hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and gonads.
C) pituitary gland, prefrontal cortex, and hypothalamus.
D) amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and gonads.

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The endocrine system's role in puberty involves the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and gonads. The hypothalamus releases hormones that signal the pituitary gland to release other hormones, which in turn stimulate the gonads (ovaries in females, testes in males) to produce sex hormones necessary for the physical changes of puberty.

The Endocrine System's Role in Puberty Involves the Interaction of The