[Solved] -Which radiographic pattern of disease is observed in Figure 18-3? A) Radiodense metaphyseal bands B) Osteosclerotic bone lesions C) Cystic lesions of the extremities and ribs D) Calcified intra-articular loose bodies Oocytes: Female germ cells or eggs that are in various stages of development, essential for reproduction and fertilization. Puberty: Series of events that transform a child into a sexually mature adult; involves an increase in the secretion of GnRH. Adolescence: The phase of life between childhood and adulthood, characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes. Childhood: The period in a human's life following infancy and preceding adolescence, characterized by growth, development, and significant cognitive, emotional, and social changes.