Question

What are the sequence of changes during the growth spurt

Answer 1

Ans) Adolescence is a time for growth spurts and puberty changes. An adolescent may grow several inches in several months followed by a period of very slow growth, then have another growth spurt. Changes with puberty (sexual maturation) may happen gradually or several signs may become visible at the same time.

- The teenage years are also called adolescence. This is a time for growth spurts and puberty changes (sexual maturation). A teen may grow several inches in several months, followed by a time of very slow growth. Then they may have another growth spurt. Puberty changes may happen slowly. Or several changes may occur at the same time.

- It's important to remember that these changes will happen differently for each teen. Some teens may have these signs of maturity sooner or later than others. Each child goes through puberty at their own pace.

- Sexual and other physical maturation that happens during puberty is due to hormonal changes. Here's a look at the changes for boys and girls.

- In boys, it's hard to know exactly when puberty is coming. There are changes that occur, but they happen slowly and over a period of time. It's not just a single event. Each male teen is different and may go through these changes differently. But these are average ages when puberty changes may happen:

• Start of puberty. Between 9 ½ and 14 years old.

• First puberty change . Enlargement of the testicles.

• Penes enlargement. Begins about 1 year after the testicles begin enlarging.

• Pubic hair appears. About 13 ½ years old.

• Wet dreams (nocturnal emissions). About 14 years old.

• Hair under the arms and on the face, voice change, and acne. About 15 years old.