Which of the following is the BEST statement regarding the role of leptin in the onset of puberty?
A. Leptins controls the amount of kisspeptins which then brings about the onset of puberty.
B. Leptin could either bring about the onset of puberty or could be the result of changes that occur during puberty.
C. Leptin brings about the onset of puberty.
D. Leptin delays the onset of puberty.
Answer: B
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