Puberty Is Defined as the Age at Which a Person

question 167

Multiple Choice

Puberty is defined as the age at which a person:

• A) enters middle school or junior high.
• B) begins to be treated as an adult by others.
• C) experiences his or her first growth spurt.
• D) becomes capable of sexual reproduction.

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