The nurse working with pediatric clients knows that the primary hormone secretions that induce puberty include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Thyroid hormone
2. Follicle-stimulating hormone
3. Leuteinizing hormone
4. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
5. Gonadotropin-releasing hormones
2, 3, 5
Explanation: 2. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is part of the process that induces puberty.
3. The luteinizing hormone (LH) is a part of the process that induces puberty.
5. The central nervous system releases a neurotransmitter that stimulates the hypothalamus to synthesize and release gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).
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