Question

1. which of the following hormones is involved in the onset of puberty? (choose all that apply)

cortisol
testosterone
luteinizing hormone
follicle - stimulating hormone

Explanation:

• Testosterone: In males, it is crucial for the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty (e.g., facial hair growth, deepening of the voice).
• Luteinizing hormone (LH): In males, it stimulates the Leydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone. In females, it plays a role in the menstrual cycle and the development of secondary sexual characteristics as part of the hormonal cascade during puberty.
• Follicle - stimulating hormone (FSH): In males, it stimulates sperm production. In females, it stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles. Both processes are important aspects of the onset of puberty related to reproductive development.
• Cortisol: It is a stress - related hormone. While it has various functions in the body (e.g., regulating metabolism, immune response), it is not directly involved in the onset of puberty.

Answer:

B. Testosterone, C. Luteinizing hormone, D. Follicle - stimulating hormone