Question

Why does body show puberty only in individuals of age group [12-15yrs] and not prior to that?

• A. In age group 12-15yr, body shows no more vegetative growth
• B. Prior to age group [12-15yrs], all resources are focused on general growth of body.
• C. Hormones are not released in children below 12yr to support sexual maturity.
• D. There are signs of sexual maturity in that age also, its just that it goes unnoticed.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B Prior to age group [12-15yrs], all resources are focused on general growth of body.
C Hormones are not released in children below 12yr to support sexual maturity.

Prior to age group [12-15yrs], all resources are focused on general growth of body. Hence hormones that help in sexual maturation is not released during this time.