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The time period when the body undergoes changes leading to puberty is called______.


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childhood

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adolescence

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senescence

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adulthood

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Solution

The correct option is B

adolescence


Adolescence is the intermediate growing stage between childhood and adulthood. According to World Health Organization, the adolescent period is from 11 to 19 years of age. During adolescence, the body undergoes several physical and psychological changes leading to reproductive maturity. This period of reaching reproductive maturity is called puberty. This period varies from person to person.


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