Question

Tabulate the important physical changes in the boys and girls that take place during puberty.

Answer 1

Physical changes in boys:​

• Enlargement of testes.​

• Penis and scrotal sac grow.​

• Sudden spurt in growth, shoulder girdle grows more than hip girdle.​

• Beards, moustaches, pubic and chest hair grow.​

• Voice becomes deep and hoarse, low pitch voice.​

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Physical changes in girls:​

• Ovaries mature, release of eggs starts.​

• Uterus, vagina grow in size. Menstruation cycle starts.​

• Sudden spurt in growth for a short time, hip girdle becomes trough shaped and bigger than shoulder girdle, breasts grow.​

• High pitch voice​.