Puberty begins with the secretion of
A) gonadotropin-releasing hormone
B) follicle-stimulating hormone
C) interstitial cell-stimulating hormone
D) testosterone

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Puberty begins with the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus. This hormone stimulates the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland, which in turn stimulate the development of the gonads (ovaries in females, testes in males) and the production of sex hormones such as testosterone. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. B, C, and D are incorrect as they are all downstream hormones produced as a result of GnRH stimulation.

Puberty Begins with the Secretion of