Some individuals reach puberty before others. Which glands would be important to examine if you wished to explore the role of the endocrine system in producing these differences?

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The gonads (ovaries in females and testes in males) are responsible for the production of sex hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone, which control the onset of puberty. Therefore, examining the gonads would be important in exploring the role of the endocrine system in producing differences in puberty timing.

Some Individuals Reach Puberty Before Others