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question: during puberty, more testosterone is produced in males, while in females, estrogen levels increase. these changes are largely induced by which gland(s) of the endocrine system? answer options: select one of four pituitary gland parathyroid glands pineal gland adrenal glands
The pituitary gland (also called the master gland) secretes hormones that regulate the activity of other endocrine glands, including those involved in sex hormone production during puberty. The parathyroid glands regulate calcium levels, the pineal gland is involved in sleep - wake cycles, and the adrenal glands have roles in stress response and some hormone production but not the primary induction of sex hormone changes in puberty.
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