Which of the following is responsible for stimulating the hypothalamus to trigger puberty?
A) decreases in testosterone
B) increases in leptin
C) early maturation of the cingulate gyrus
D) early maturation of the amygdala

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Leptin, a hormone secreted by fat cells, signals to the hypothalamus to increase the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), which in turn triggers the onset of puberty. Increases in leptin levels are associated with increases in body fat, which is linked to the onset of puberty.

Which of the Following Is Responsible for Stimulating the Hypothalamus