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3. Protruding voice box in boys.
4. Glands without ducts
7. Endocrine gland attached to brain
8. Secretion of endocrine glands
9. Pancreatic hormone
10. Female hormone
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1. Male hormone
2. Secretes thyroxine
3. Another term for teenage
5. Hormone reaches here through blood stream
6. Voice box
7. Term for changes at adolescence
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3. Protruding voice box in boys - Adam's Apple
4. Glands without ducts - Endocrine
7. Endocrine gland attached to the brain - Pituitary
8. Secretion of endocrine glands - Hormone
9. Pancreatic hormone - Insulin
10. Female hormone - Estrogen
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1. Male hormone - Testosterone
2. Secretes thyroxine - Thyroid
3. Another term for teenage - Adolescence
5. Hormone reaches here through bloodstream - Target Site
6. Voice box - Larynx
7. Term for changes in adolescence - Puberty
Explanation:
Adolescence starts at 11 years old and lasts up to 19 years. Since this period covers teens, i.e., 13 to 19 years, adolescence is also known as a teen, and adolescents are also called teenagers.
A number of changes occur 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 the initiation of menstruation occur.
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