Puberty is controlled by a feedback loop involving the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, the gonads-the ovaries in females and the testes in males-and _______.

A) neurotransmitters
B) hormones
C) nutrients
D) nodes

Puberty

The developmental stage in humans marking the transition from childhood to adulthood, characterized by physical and hormonal changes that lead to sexual maturity.

Feedback Loop

A feedback loop is a system where the output of a process is used as input to influence the operation of the same process, often leading to self-regulation.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the production of many of the body's essential hormones, influencing hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity.