wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

What are the physical changes which occur in the age of adolescence?

Open in App
Solution

Physical changes during adolescence
For girls, you might start to see early physical changes from about 10 or 11 years, but they might start as young as 8 years or as old as 13 years. Physical changes around puberty include:
1. breast development
2. changes in body shape and height
3. growth of pubic and body hair
4. the start of periods (menstruation).
For boys, physical changes usually start around 11 or 12 years, but they might start as young as 9 years or as old as 14 years. Physical changes include:
1. growth of the penis and testes (testicles)
2. changes in body shape and height
3. erections with ejaculation
4. growth of body and facial hair
5. change in voice

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
7
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Introduction
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon