Puberty Is Defined as the Age at Which a Person

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Multiple Choice

Puberty is defined as the age at which a person:

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

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous

Part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Central Nervous

Refers to the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting neural signals.

Autonomic

Pertaining to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the body, such as heartbeat and digestion.

Autonomic Nervous System

is a part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.