Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 16 - The Reproductive System - Review Questions - Page 601: 37

Answer

Puberty is the period when a child's body change and becomes an adult's body. Girls develop breasts and start their periods. Boys develop a deeper voice and facial hair starts to appear. The average age for girls to begin puberty is 11, for boys the average age is 12.

Work Step by Step

Except for these changes, there are some other noticeable changes like pubic hair, chest and leg hair for boys, rapid mood changes, a character is formed, conflicts with parents and other social environments, finding yourself......
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