The term puberty refers to the period during which an individual

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Puberty is the stage in which an individual becomes capable of sexual reproduction. It typically occurs between the ages of 8 and 14 for females and between 9 and 16 for males. While hormonal changes do occur during puberty, they are not the defining characteristic of the stage. Height growth generally occurs during this stage as well, so choice D is incorrect. Choice A is too narrow a range of ages for puberty to occur in all individuals, and choice B is not specific enough to the changes that occur during puberty.

The Term Puberty Refers to the Period During Which an Individual