Physical+Changes

=Home​​= = = =Physical Changes Female=

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 * Breasts develop.
 * Height and weight increase.
 * Hips and waist become more defined.[[image:http://www.abpischools.org.uk/res/coResourceImport/modules/hormones/en-images/female.jpg width="363" height="431" align="right"]]
 * Menstruation begins.
 * Mood changes may occur.
 * Body hair grows in the pubic area, under the arms, and becomes thicker on the arms and legs.
 * Muscles become stronger.
 * Fat tissue normally increases.
 * Vocal cords get thicker and longer.
 * Sweat and oil glands become more active, and body odor changes.
 * Acne may develop.
 * Reproductive system matures.

**Boys:**
 * Height and weight increase.


 * Body hair grows in the pubic area, under the arms, and on the face, and becomes thicker on the legs.


 * Muscles become stronger.


 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Vocal cords get thicker and longer - boys' voices deepen.[[image:http://www.abpischools.org.uk/res/coResourceImport/modules/hormones/en-images/male.jpg width="415" height="448" align="right"]]


 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">The body develops an increased number of red blood cells.


 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Sweat and oil glands become more active, and body odor changes.


 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Acne can develop.


 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Some boys develop small and temporary breast tissue.


 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Reproductive system begins to work <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">.