Did you know?
Did you know that the endocrine glands play a vital role in the changes associated with puberty? The pituitary gland and the gonads, which include the ovaries in females and the testes in males, are primarily responsible for these transformations. The pituitary gland produces hormones that stimulate the gonads to increase their production of sex hormones. These sex hormones, such as estrogen in females and testosterone in males, are responsible for the physical changes that occur during puberty, including the development of secondary sexual characteristics like breast growth and facial hair. So, the interaction between the pituitary gland and the gonads is essential in orchestrating the remarkable changes that mark the journey through puberty.
