Question

The most conspicuous visible change that occurs in boys during puberty is

• A. development in the voice box
• B. increase in height
• C. production of sperms
• D. increased sweating

Answer 1

The correct option is B

increase in height

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Adolescence is a period of rapid hormonal and physical changes in the life of an individual.
2. It is also known as puberty.
3. It occurs during 13-15 years of age.
4. Adolescence marks various changes in a male body like :
5. Increased growth of pubic and facial hair
6. Increased muscles
7. Higher levels of androgens and increase in secondary sexual features, the appearance of pimples, and increased facial and pubic hair growth in females are similar to that in males.
8. Hence, the most conspicuous visible change that occurs in boys during puberty is an increase in height

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. As the body goes through puberty, boys' voices, however, start to get significantly deeper.
2. Hence, it cannot be the visible change that occurs in boys.

Option C:

1. During puberty, the male's body also begins to make sperm.
2. Hence, it cannot be the visible change that occurs in boys.

Option D:

1. Sweating maintains body temperature,
2. It does not depend on puberty.
3. Hence, it is not the visible change that occurs in boys.

Final answer: The most conspicuous visible change that occurs in boys during puberty is increase in height.