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What changes happen in an adolescent boy’s body under the influence of hormones?


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Adolescence
It is the age between puberty and full maturity. It is the age during which reproductive organs become functionally active. Due to the changes in hormones, the body tends to change which also causes emotional peaks in boys and girls.

Changes that occur in an adolescent boy’s body under the influence of hormones are:

  1. The body becomes taller and thin.
  2. Shoulders widen.
  3. The voice becomes deep and hoarse.
  4. Growth of facial hair and hair in the pubic area and armpits.
  5. Enlargement of penis and testes.

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