In females,puberty is triggered by ________; in males,it is initiated by __________.
A)increases in estrogen levels; increases in testosterone levels
B)decreases in testosterone levels; increases in testosterone levels
C)increases in estrogen levels; decreases in estrogen levels
D)increases in testosterone levels; increases in testosterone levels as well

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In females, puberty is triggered by increases in estrogen levels, which causes the development of secondary sexual characteristics such as breast growth and the onset of menstruation. In males, puberty is triggered by increases in testosterone levels, which causes the development of secondary sexual characteristics such as deepening of the voice and growth of facial and body hair.

In Females,puberty Is Triggered by ________; in Males,it Is Initiated