Which of the following is TRUE with regard to puberty?
A)Puberty and adolescence are identical terms used to refer to a single and sudden incident that characterizes the biological component of adulthood.
B)Adolescence ends long after puberty does.
C)Puberty is a period of rapid physical maturation involving hormonal and bodily changes that occur primarily in early adolescence.
D)The beginning and end of puberty can be specified clearly.

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Puberty is a period of rapid physical maturation involving hormonal and bodily changes that occur primarily in early adolescence. This distinguishes puberty from adolescence which is a longer process that involves cognitive, social, and emotional changes as well.

Answer: B
 Adolescence is a longer process that extends beyond puberty and involves cognitive, social, and emotional development. While puberty generally occurs in early adolescence, adolescence extends until the late teens or early twenties.

Answer: D
 The beginning and end of puberty are not always clear-cut as they depend on individual variations in growth and development. However, there are certain biological markers such as the onset of menstruation or the growth of pubic hair that can be used to indicate the start of puberty.

Which of the Following Is TRUE with Regard to Puberty