Question

List any three specific changes that occur in females during puberty.

Answer 1

Puberty:

1. Puberty refers to the period involving the maturation of the reproductive organs and the production of sex hormones in humans.
2. In girls, puberty occurs at the age of 10 to 11 years and in boys, it occurs at 13 to 14 years.
3. After puberty, humans show sexual dimorphism. Some specific changes that occur in human females during puberty are-
   • Enlargement of breasts or mammary glands.
   • Broadening of the hips or pelvic region.
   • Onset of menstruation.