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Reaching the Age of Adolescence — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceReaching the Age of Adolescence2 Marks
Question
Define adolescence.
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Answer

Adolescence is the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood. During this period, the body undergoes several changes alongside reproductive maturity. It begins around the age of $11$ and lasts till $18$ or $19$ years of age. The period of adolescence may vary from person to person.

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