How Is the Course of Physical and Sexual Development During

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Essay

How is the course of physical and sexual development during puberty different for girls and boys?

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Definitions:

Growth Patterns

The predictable sequences of physical, cognitive, and social development that individuals follow as they age.

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in various high-level brain functions such as thought, memory, and consciousness.

Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain or Earth, divided either longitudinally or latitudinally, each having distinct features or functions.

Lobes

Divisions of the brain or any organ separated by fissures or connective tissue, each having specific functions.