what are the changes which take place in both male and female during adolesence?
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Females - Deep voice, enlarged breasts, hair in pubic region and transformation of body from non- reproductive stage to reproductive stage.
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CHANGES TAKE PLACE IN ADOLESCENCE
Below are some changes that takes place in males and females during adolesence period:-
Bones become strong
The bones of adolescent boy and girl are elongated a lot, so it results in increase in height. Both attain their maximum height at 18 years. Usually, girls grows up faster than boys.
Change in body shape
Changes occurs in body shape of both adolescent boy and girl. Boys' body becomes muscular and shoulders become wide. In girls, extra far is deposited below waist and body becomes curvy. And in both boys and girls sweat gland becomes very active and secretes more sweat.
Change in voice
In boys, the voice becomes very harsh and heavy. It becomes a short-pitched voice and voice box i.e. larnyx (Adam's apple) can be seen in neck region whereas in girls voice become shriller and high-pitched and Adam's apple is hardly visible.
Changes in emotion
Both girls and boys feel insecure, fear and sensitive in this period. The have more attention regarding their figure and look. The start taking much interest in opposite sex. Their mind, usually distracted towards many unwanted things or activities.
Change in thinking capacity
During this period, adolescents have greatest capacity to learn new things. They start thinking independently rather than dependently. So, this is the cause for conflict between them and elders.
Secretion in various hormones
In boys, sex organs like tested and penis develop and produce sperms which is required for reproduction. In girls, ovaries expand and released mature eggs or ova which is required for reproduction.