Brain releases which hormone to start puberty in our body?

GnRH (Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone)

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FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)

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LH (Luteinizing Hormone)

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Progesterone

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Solution

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GnRH (Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone)

The brain releases a hormone known as GnRH (Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone) to start the process of puberty in our body. GnRH stimulates the pituitary gland which releases two hormones FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone) and LH (Luteinizing Hormone) into our bloodstream which perform different actions based on our gender.

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