Adolescents experience a shift in ___________ that delays the body's time to sleep.
A) testosterone
B) melatonin
C) food intake
D) estrogen

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The shift in melatonin production in adolescents delays the body's time to sleep. Melatonin is a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and its production is influenced by the body's exposure to light. During adolescence, the body's natural production of melatonin is delayed, making it harder for adolescents to fall asleep early and wake up early in the morning.

Adolescents Experience a Shift in ___________ That Delays the Body's