list the changes occur in the body during the time of puberty

Changes at puberty:

(i) Sudden increase in height and weight.

(ii) Broadening of shoulders and widening of chest in boys. In girls, the region below waist becomes wider.

(iii) In boys, under the influence of hormones, the larynx becomes prominent, the vocal cords become longer and thicker. These changes cause the voice to become hoarse.

(iv) Appearance of hair in areas such as underarms, face, hands, and legs.

(v) Appearance of acne as a result of excessive secretion of oil from skin.

(iv) Testis grows and starts producing sperms in males, whereas in females, the ovary enlarges and starts producing matured eggs.

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What changes occurred in boys and girls at the age of 10-14 years?

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