The _____ gland signals the body to increase production of growth hormones that interact with the sex hormones to cause the growth spurt and puberty.

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The pituitary gland is responsible for producing growth hormones which interact with sex hormones to cause puberty and the growth spurt. The thalamus is involved in relaying sensory information, the thyroid regulates metabolism, and the salivary glands produce saliva for digestion. None of these glands directly relate to puberty and growth hormones.

The _____ Gland Signals the Body to Increase Production of Growth