The initial trigger for the onset of puberty in both males and females is increased secretion of
A)testosterone or estrogen from the gonads.
B)FSH from the anterior pituitary.
C)LH from the anterior pituitary.
D)GnRH from the hypothalamus.
E)oxytocin from the posterior pituitary.

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The initial trigger for the onset of puberty in both males and females is increased secretion of GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) from the hypothalamus. This hormone stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to release FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone), which in turn stimulate the gonads to produce testosterone or estrogen.

The Initial Trigger for the Onset of Puberty in Both