Which of the Following Characterizes Pubertal Change in Adolescents

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characterizes pubertal change in adolescents?

• A)Hormones are solely responsible for adolescent behavior.
• B)Estradiol, an estrogen, is associated in boys with the development of genitals, an increase in height, and voice change.
• C)There is no dramatic change in the concentration of certain hormones because they decrease gradually during puberty.
• D)The peak of pubertal change occurs at an average age of 11½ for girls and 13½ for boys.

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