puberty

Question 1

what is puberty?

Answer 1

puberty is the change from child to adult and the period in which the reproductive system is fully developed.

Question 2

when do girl approximately begin puberty and how much does it last?

Answer 2

Most girls begin puberty between ages 8 and 14, with an average of 11. Girls develop more quickly than
boys and most finish puberty within four years.

Question 3

when do boys approximately begin puberty and how much do it last?

Answer 3

Most boys begin puberty between ages 9 and 14, with an average of 12. Most boys finish puberty within six years.

Question 4

changes that happen to boys and girls…

Answer 4

 underarm hair grows
 pubic hair grows
 body smell gets stronger
 emotional changes
 growth rate increases

Question 5

changes that only happen to boys…

Answer 5

 voice breaks (gets deeper)
 testes and penis get bigger
 testes start to produce sperm cells
 shoulders get wider
 hair grows on face and chest

Question 6

changes that only happen to girls…..

Answer 6

 breasts develop
 ovaries start to release egg cells (the menstrual cycle starts)
 hips get wider