Question

Which are the chemicals which control changes in adolescence age?

Answer 1

Adolescence age:

1. The phase of life between childhood and adulthood from ages 10 to 19.
2. Experiences physical and psychological growth.
3. Most critical periods of development.

Male hormone:

1. Testosterone is responsible for development during adolescence age.
2. It encourages the growth of testicles, penis, and pubic hair.
3. The voice becomes deeper and body hair grows.

Female hormone:

1. Progesterone is responsible for development during adolescence age.
2. Breasts will start developing.
3. The external genitalia (vulva) and pubic hair will start to grow.