puberty

• what are features that appear during puberty called?

  secondary sex characteristics
• how do female bodies respond to puberty?

  • the amount of the hormone oestrogen rises and triggers the menstrual cycle.
  • underarm and pubic hair grow
  • breasts enlarge
• how do male bodies respond to puberty?

  • the amount of the hormone testosterone rises. This stimulates sperm production.
  • underarm, facial and pubic hair grow.
  • voice deepens