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What hormone is most abundant during puberty?

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Dr. Cayce Jehaimi answered

Specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology

Sex hormones: in addition to cortisol and growth hormone (the latter mostly during peak growth phase)

Dr Amico Jr and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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