reaching the age of adolescence

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What is adolescence?

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Adolescence is the developmental stage that occurs between the ages of 11 and 19, characterized by physical, emotional, and social changes as individuals transition from childhood to adulthood.

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What physical changes occur during adolescence?

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Physical changes during adolescence include growth spurts, development of secondary sexual characteristics, and changes in body composition.

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What usually grows first in a teen?

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Hands and feet usually grow first in a teen.

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What is the typical age range for boys to experience their adolescent growth spurt?

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The adolescent growth spurt for boys generally begins between the ages of 13 and 16.

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What is the typical age range for girls to experience their adolescent growth spurt?

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The adolescent growth spurt for girls generally occurs earlier than boys, typically starting between the ages of 9 and 14.

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What is a common physical change for girls during adolescence?

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A common physical change for girls during adolescence is the development of breasts and the onset of menstruation.

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What is the age range of adolescence?

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The age range of adolescence is typically from 11 to 19 years.

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How many inches do girls generally grow between the ages of 11 and 14?

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Girls generally grow about 3 inches between the ages of 11 and 14.

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What is a non-physical change that occurs during adolescence?

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Memory function is not a physical change; it is a cognitive change that may improve during adolescence.

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What are secondary sexual characteristics?

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Secondary sexual characteristics are features that develop during puberty, such as breast development in girls and facial hair in boys.