What triggers the onset of puberty in the brain?
TED-Ed: How puberty changes your brain | Shannon Odell

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The adrenal glands
The hypothalamus
The pineal gland
The pituitary gland
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Which hormones are primarily responsible for changes in the brain during puberty?
Insulin and glucagon
Thyroxine and calcitonin
Adrenaline and cortisol
Estrogen and testosterone
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How does the amygdala change during puberty?
It becomes less active
It decreases in size and connectivity
It remains unchanged
It increases in size and connectivity
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What is the role of the nucleus accumbens during adolescence?
Regulating sleep patterns
Controlling motor skills
Driving reward and sensation-seeking activities
Managing stress responses
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Why are adolescent brains considered adaptable?
They are less influenced by hormones
They are unaffected by external experiences
They have fully developed cortical regions
They continue to grow and form new connections
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