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The period between childhood and adulthood is called
Adolescence
Adolescence usually begins at
11–12 years
The onset of adolescence is marked by
Onset of puberty
The first sign of puberty in girls is:
Menstruation
The first sign of puberty in boys is:
Nocturnal emission
In girls, which part of the body becomes broader during adolescence?
Hips
In boys, which part of the body becomes broader?
Shoulders
Hair growth in both boys and girls appears in:
Armpits and pubic area
Boys additionally develop hair on:
Face
A boy’s voice breaks because
Larynx enlarges and vocal cords lengthen
The Adam’s apple is prominent in
Boys only
Which of the following is a sign of puberty in girls?
Breast-bud development
The first menstrual cycles are usually
Irregular and sometimes painful
Who develops more fat and rounded contours?
Girls
Who develops more muscles?
Boys
True or False: All children start adolescence at exactly the same age.
False
