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YEAR 7
PUBERTY
PUBERTY
Puberty is the short span of time
which marks the beginning of
sexual maturation. This period
differs between boys and girls.
Boys generally reach puberty at
about the age of 9/10 years. Girls
reach it at about eight (8) years of
age. There are individual
differences. Therefore, these
period cannot be the same for
everybody.

SIGNS OF PUBERTY IN BOYS

1. Hair begins to grow on
different parts of the body such
as the armpit pubic region,
beard around the jaw, and a
moustache above the upper lip.
2. Voice breaks and becomes
deeper.
3. Muscles develop as there is
a change in general body
appearance.
4. Sex organs develop.

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 5. The chest becomes wider/
broader.
6. Growth becomes more
rapid.

SIGNS OF PUBERTY IN GIRLS.

1. The breasts develop.

2. Hair grows on the armpit
and pubic region.
3. Menstruation starts.
4. There could be skin
changes and problem, such
as, pimples.
5. The hips become wider.

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 6. Growth becomes more
rapid.

ASSIGNMENT
1. Define body odour.
2. State 5 causes of body
odour.

This assignment is to be
submitted on or before
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