Physical, Emotional and Social Changes During Puberty

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Physical Changes During Puberty:

Puberty is accompanied by several physical changes in both boys and girls. These changes occur as a result of hormonesHormones are chemical messengers produced by glands in the endocrine system that regulate various functions in the body by traveling through the bloodstream to target organs and tissues. They play crucial... More produced by the endocrine glandsEndocrine glands are ductless glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood. The major glands of the endocrine system include the pineal gland, pituitary gland,... More.

Some changes are common to both boys and