An adolescent male begins to experience voice changes, testicular enlargement, and growth of pubic hair around age 14. These changes are best explained by:
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Correct answer: Pubertal gonadarche driven by the HPG axis
Puberty involves physiological changes through activation of hormonal axes which cause primary and secondary sexual characteristics to develop.
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