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At what age does the average onset of puberty occur for boys?
At what age does the average onset of puberty occur for boys?
- 10 years old
- 13 years old
- 11 years old
- 12 years old (correct)
When does the World Health Organization officially designate an individual as an adolescent?
When does the World Health Organization officially designate an individual as an adolescent?
- Between the ages of 15 and 22
- Between the ages of 12 and 18
- Between the ages of 13 and 20
- Between the ages of 10 and 19 (correct)
When does physical growth typically extend past for males?
When does physical growth typically extend past for males?
- Into the late teens
- Into the early 20s (correct)
- Into the late 20s
- Into the mid-20s
What is the average age of onset of puberty for girls?
What is the average age of onset of puberty for girls?
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According to scholars, at what age can adolescence start as per some definitions?
According to scholars, at what age can adolescence start as per some definitions?
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Study Notes
Puberty and Adolescence
- The average onset of puberty for boys occurs around 10-14 years old.
- The World Health Organization officially designates an individual as an adolescent between the ages of 10-19 years old.
- Physical growth typically extends past the age of 18-20 years old for males.
- The average age of onset of puberty for girls is around 8-13 years old.
- According to some definitions, adolescence can start as early as 10 years old.
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