Differentiate between- Adolescence and Puberty.

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Adolescence- It is a period of physical and psychological development from childhood to adulthood.
Puberty- It is the period of sexual maturation.
Adolescence
Puberty
1. Adolescence is defined as the period of physical and psychological transition. It starts from around the age of 10 and lasts up to 19 years of age. 1. Puberty is defined as the physical transition that is acquired during adolescence (usually between the age of 11 to 12 years).
2. Adolescence is a prolonged phenomenon and it generally overlaps puberty. 2. Puberty is a stage within adolescence.
3. It is acquired through hormones as well as practical apprehension and social maturity. 3. It is acquired with the help of hormones, such as testosterone in case of males and progesterone in case of females.

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