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The rapid growth during puberty is due to the ___ secreted by the pituitary.

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Different hormones are responsible for the different changes that girls and boys undergo during adolescence. The growth spurt seen is mainly due to the secretion of the human growth hormone by the pituitary gland. It stimulates the growth of all tissues of the body, including bones.

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