Puberty Marks the Onset of

question 108

Multiple Choice

Puberty marks the onset of

• A) middle childhood.
• B) adolescence.
• C) adulthood.
• D) gender identification.

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Definitions:

Cell Layers

Stratified groups of cells forming tissues or barriers, such as in the skin or lining of the gastrointestinal tract.

Cell Shape

Cell shape refers to the three-dimensional structure of a cell, which is determined by its function and the characteristics of its membrane and cytoskeleton.

Basement Membrane

is a thin, fibrous, extracellular matrix that separates the lining of an internal or external body surface from underlying connective tissue.

Extensive Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates outside of cells, providing structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.