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What is the age of the beginning of adolescence?
In humans, adolescence starts at 11 years and lasts up to 19 years of age. Since this period covers the teens, i.e. 13 to 19 years, adolescence is also known as teenage, and adolescents are also called teenagers.
[Extra information:
Adolescence: The period of life when the body undergoes changes leading to reproductive ability is called adolescence.
A number of changes take place in boys and girls during adolescence due to sex hormones.
Changes that occur during adolescence are as follows:
- Increased growth and sudden increase in height
- Growing pubic and underarm hair
- Secretion of oil glands and acne formation
- In boys, growth in facial hair and deepening of voice is noted
- In girls, breast development and initiation of menstruation occur.]
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