Pubertal processes begin when certain changes occur in the endocrine system.Which of the following explains the beginning of this process?

A) Sexual development comes under the control of the thyroid.
B) The pituitary stimulates other glands to release hormones into the bloodstream.
C) The adrenal gland influences the growth of secondary sex characteristics.
D) The hypothalamus controls the development of secondary sex characteristics.

Endocrine System

A network of glands and organs in the body that produces, stores, and secretes hormones into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions and processes.

Pituitary Gland

A tiny structure at the base of the brain that is the source of many hormones, thereby influencing many bodily processes, from growth to responses to stressors.

Pubertal Processes

The series of physical and hormonal changes that occur in the body leading to sexual maturity.