Before puberty, the hypothalamus secretes very little gonadotropin-releasing hormone, which in turn means that the pituitary gland secretes low levels of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, leading to low activity in the gonads.

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Before Puberty

Question 12

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Before puberty

A) the pituitary secretes luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, but the gonads are unresponsive.
B) the hypothalamus does not secrete much gonadotropin-releasing hormone.
C) males can stimulate massive muscle development through a vigorous training program.
D) testosterone plays no role in development of the male sex organs.
E) genetic females will develop male genitals unless estrogen is present.

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