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During puberty, the voice of boys and girls tend to change ________ and _______, respectively.

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shrill and deep
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deep and shrill
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high-pitched and low-pitched
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soft and hoarse
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Solution

The correct option is B deep and shrill
During puberty, the larynx, which is also known as the voice box, enlarges. In boys, due to a hormone called testosterone, the vocal cords become thick, leading to the development of deep and hoarse voice. However, in girls, the larynx does not enlarge as much as boys and thus they develop a high pitched shrill voice.

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