During reproductive organs start to become mature and secondary growth occurs in males and females due to the release of hormones. a) puberty b) adulthood c) late childhood d) early childhood eli

During PUBERTY, reproductive organs start to become mature and secondary growth occurs in males and females due to the release of hormones.

Answer= A

During this period, both male and females experience rapid changes.

In males:

• Testes produce sperm and sex hormones (testosterone)

• Height increases rapidly

• Shoulders widen, body becomes more muscular and penis enlarges

• Facial hair grows on chest, in armpits and in pubic regions

• Voice deepens as voice box enlarges

In females:

• Ovaries release mature eggs and produce sex hormones (oestrogen and progesterone)

• Height increases rapidly

• Breasts grow larger, and hips become wider and rounder

• Hair grows in the armpits and pubic regions

• Menstruation starts