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Tabulate the important physical changes in the boys and girls that take place during puberty.

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Physical changes in boys:​

  • Enlargement of testes.​

  • Penis and scrotal sac grow.​

  • Sudden spurt in growth, shoulder girdle grows more than hip girdle.​

  • Beards, moustaches, pubic and chest hair grow.​

  • Voice becomes deep and hoarse, low pitch voice.​

Physical changes in girls:​

  • Ovaries mature, release of eggs starts.​

  • Uterus, vagina grow in size. Menstruation cycle starts.​

  • Sudden spurt in growth for a short time, hip girdle becomes trough shaped and bigger than shoulder girdle, breasts grow.​

  • High pitch voice​.


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