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What is the primary driver of pubertal changes in males and females?
What is the primary driver of pubertal changes in males and females?
- Growth in stature and physical maturation
- Development of secondary sexual characteristics
- Hypothalamo-hypophysial-gonadal axis maturation
- Increase in testosterone for males and estrogen for females (correct)
At what age does puberty usually begin for boys?
At what age does puberty usually begin for boys?
- Between 9 and 14 years (correct)
- Between 10 and 15 years
- Between 7 and 13 years
- Between 8 and 14 years
When do girls typically reach their full adult height?
When do girls typically reach their full adult height?
- Around 21 years old
- Around 14 years old
- Around 18 years old
- Around 17 years old (correct)
What is the primary physical change associated with male puberty?
What is the primary physical change associated with male puberty?
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At what age do girls typically begin their growth spurt in height?
At what age do girls typically begin their growth spurt in height?
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Puberty Overview
- The primary driver of pubertal changes in both males and females is hormones.
Male Puberty
- Puberty usually begins for boys around a certain age, typically between 10-14 years old.
- The primary physical change associated with male puberty is the growth of the testes and the development of secondary sex characteristics.
Female Puberty
- Girls typically reach their full adult height around 14-15 years old.
- The growth spurt in height for girls typically begins around 10-11 years old.
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