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Define puberty. What is term used for the first occurence of menstruation?

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  • Puberty is defined as the phase where a child’s physical and sexual characteristics start to mature.Puberty begins when the brain starts releasing a hormone called gonadotropin-releasing hormone.
  • The first occurrence of menstruation is called menarche.

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