The onset of puberty is triggered by an increase in
A)Sensitivity of the gonads to pituitary gonadotropins
B)Sensitivity of the pituitary to GnRH
C)GnRH secretion
D)Sensitivity of the gonads to pituitary gonadotropins and sensitivity of the pituitary to GnRH
E)All of the choices are correct

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The onset of puberty is primarily triggered by an increase in GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) secretion, which stimulates the pituitary gland to release gonadotropins, leading to the development of secondary sexual characteristics.

The Onset of Puberty Is Triggered by an Increase in