C - Growth & Development In Adolescents

Question 1

What age?

Answer 1

start of puberty (8-12) till 18-20 yrs old

Question 2

Physiological changes that occur?

Answer 2

Brain:
- prefrontal cortex develops: cognitive & emotional processing

Jaw/Teeth:
- jaw bones grow to make room for 1,2,3rd permanent molars @ back of mouth