Bodily Changes

Definition

Bodily changes refer to the physical transformations that occur during adolescence, including the growth of sex organs, increase in height and weight, development of secondary sexual characteristics, and hormonal changes.

Related terms

Puberty:

The stage of development when individuals become capable of reproduction due to bodily changes.

Secondary Sexual Characteristics: Physical features that differentiate males from females but are not directly involved in reproduction, such as facial hair for males or breast development for females.

Hormones:

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the endocrine system that regulate various bodily functions and behaviors.