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Puberty



Puberty - pyooˈbərtē, period during which the onset of sexual maturity occurs. It usually takes place between the ages of 10 and 15 in both sexes but sometimes occurs as early as 7 or 8 years of age in females. The pituitary gland secretes hormones that stimulate enlargement and development of the sex organs, which thus become capable of reproduction. The appearance of   Read More...

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    Developmental Markers in Adolescence: Implications for Studies of Pubertal Processes, in Journal of Youth and Adolescence
    by Lorah D. Dorn, Ronald E. Dahl, Douglas E. Williamson, Boris Birmaher, David Axelson, James Perel, Stacy D. Stull, Neal D. Ryan. 10 pgs.



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