Puberty in a female is characterized by
A) adipose tissue deposition in the breasts and around the hips.
B) increased muscle mass, especially in the hips.
C) growth of facial hair.
D) closure of the uterine tubes.
E) growth of chest hair.

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Puberty in females is marked by several physical changes, including the development of adipose (fat) tissue in the breasts and around the hips. This is part of the process that leads to the development of secondary sexual characteristics. The other options listed, such as increased muscle mass specifically in the hips, growth of facial or chest hair, and closure of the uterine tubes, are not characteristic changes associated with female puberty.

Puberty in a Female Is Characterized by