Which of the Following Is TRUE with Regard to Puberty

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to puberty?

• A)Puberty and adolescence are identical terms used to refer to a single and sudden incident that characterizes the biological component of adulthood.
• B)Adolescence ends long after puberty does.
• C)Puberty is a period of rapid physical maturation involving hormonal and bodily changes that occur primarily in early adolescence.
• D)The beginning and end of puberty can be specified clearly.

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