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Reaching the Age of Adolescence — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceReaching the Age of Adolescence3 Marks
Question
What changes take place during adolescence? Explain.
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Answer

Changes take place during adolescence are as follow:
$-$A significant increase in height is observed.
$-$Voice change in boys: The hoarseness of voice in boys is due to the growth of voice box or larynx which can be seen as a protruding part of throat called Adam’s apple.
$-$Body shape of both girls and boys change. Girls develop breasts and hips become enlarged.
$-$Appearance of pubic hairs.

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