In females, the adolescent growth spurt is triggered by:
A)increases in the levels of androgens
B)decreases in the levels of androgens
C)increases in the levels neuromodulators
D)increases in the levels of estrogen

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The adolescent growth spurt in females is triggered by increases in the levels of estrogen. Estrogen stimulates the growth plates in bones, leading to an increase in height during adolescence.

In Females, the Adolescent Growth Spurt Is Triggered By