The key player in the physical changes that are experienced as puberty begins is the
A) pituitary gland.
B) adrenal gland.
C) gonads (testes or ovaries).
D) thalamus.

Question

The key player in the physical changes that are experienced as puberty begins is the
A) ​pituitary gland.
B) ​adrenal gland.
C) ​gonads (testes or ovaries).
D) ​thalamus.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pituitary gland plays a crucial role in initiating puberty by releasing hormones that stimulate the gonads (testes in males and ovaries in females) to produce sex hormones. These hormonal changes lead to the physical developments characteristic of puberty.

The Key Player in the Physical Changes That Are Experienced