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What is/are the change(s) that take(s) place in the body during puberty?

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Body parts growing out of proportion
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More prominent muscle growth in boys relatively
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C
Girls develop a high pitched voice
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D
Increased activity of sweat and oil glands
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The correct options are
A Body parts growing out of proportion
B More prominent muscle growth in boys relatively
C Girls develop a high pitched voice
D Increased activity of sweat and oil glands
Following changes take place in the body at puberty:
Different body parts might grow at the different rates. It will seem out of proportion. Eventually with time after a certain period, every part gets nourished and develops.
Muscle development is more prominant in boys compared to that of girls.
Boys sometimes develop a horse voice for a little while but they eventually develop a deep voice while girls develop a very high pitched voice right away.
Increased activity of sweat glands, salivary glands and oil glands is observed. Due to these secretions, acne and pimples develop.

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