Adolescence

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At what age does adolescence typically begin?

9
11 (correct)
13
15

When does puberty typically end?

When an adolescent turns 13
When an adolescent turns 20
At the age of 16
When an adolescent reaches reproductive maturity (correct)

What is another term for adolescents?

Teenagers (correct)
Adults
Children
Youth

Do girls typically undergo adolescence earlier than boys?

Yes, by a year or two (D) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their respective definitions:

Adolescence = The period of life when the body undergoes changes leading to reproductive maturity Puberty = The onset of physical changes that mark the capability of reproduction Boys = Typically begin adolescence around the age of 11 Girls = May begin adolescence a year or two earlier than boys Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their respective descriptions:

Adolescents = Also referred to as 'teenagers' Puberty = Marks the onset of physical changes that enable reproduction Adolescence = Lasts up to 18 or 19 years of age Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their respective details:

Adolescence = Begins around the age of 11 Adolescents = Undergo several changes during this period Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their respective outcomes:

Adolescence = Leads to reproductive maturity Puberty = Ends when an adolescent reaches reproductive maturity Adolescents = Become capable of reproduction Signup and view all the answers