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Science Question on Adolescence and Puberty

List changes in the body that take place at puberty.

Answer

Common changes occur among boys and girls during puberty:

  • Sudden increase in height.
  • Change in body shape.
  • Change in voice. In boys voice becomes deep and harsh, in girls it is high pitched voice.
  • Increased activity of sweat and sebaceous glands.
  • Reproductive organs begin to mature.
  • Appearance of secondary sexual characteristics.

Changes in Boys during puberty:

  • Facial hairs such as beard and moustaches develop.
  • Hair develops under the armpit, under chest and in the pubic regions.
  • Voice becomes deeper.
  • Muscles develop, and shoulder becomes broad.
  • Increase in weight.

Changes in Girls during puberty:

  • Development and enlargement of breasts.
  • Hair develops under the armpit and in the pubic regions.
  • Hips broaden and pelvic region widens.
  • Initiation of menstrual cycle.
  • Deposition of fat around hips.

Read more: Reaching the age of Adolescence: Changes at Puberty