The ______ is the part of the HPG axis that releases hormones to stimulate sexual development.
A)peptide body
B)pharynx
C)pancreas
D)pituitary

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The HPG axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis) regulates the production and release of sex hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. The pituitary gland is the part of the axis located in the brain and is responsible for releasing luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which stimulate sexual development in both males and females. Therefore, choice D) pituitary is the correct answer. Choices A) peptide body, B) pharynx, and C) pancreas are not involved in the HPG axis.

The ______ Is the Part of the HPG Axis That