1. Puberty is the period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.
2. Puberty typically starts for girls between the ages of 8 and 13.
3. Puberty typically starts for boys between the ages of 9 and 14.
4. During puberty, the pituitary gland releases hormones that signal other glands to produce sex hormones.
5. Testosterone is the hormone that causes the most changes in a boy’s body during puberty.
6. Estrogen is the new hormone made in a girl’s body during puberty.
7. Acne is a skin condition characterized by pimples, blackheads, and oily skin, often caused by hormonal changes during puberty.
8. An example of a negative effect of puberty is increased self-consciousness or mood swings.
9. Puberty can change you emotionally by causing mood swings, increased sensitivity, or feelings of confusion and anxiety.
10. False: During puberty, everyone changes at the same speed.
11. False: Puberty affects everyone in exactly the same way.
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