When levels of androgens and estrogens fall below the set points, the ________ stops inhibiting the pituitary gland, thus permitting it to stimulate the release of sex hormones by the gonads.

A. hypothalamus
B. feedback loop
C. thyroid
D. adrenal gland


Answer: A

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