Growth and puberal development in adolescence
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v89i2p70-75Keywords:
Adolescent, Growth and development, PubertyAbstract
Puberty is a period of adolescence characterized by the biological changes that occur during this period of life. Lasting from two to four years, puberty is marked by linear skeletal growth; changes in body shape and composition; organ and system development and development of gonads and secondary sexual characters. This article aims to discuss these events, as well as the factors that might influence them.Downloads
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2010-06-19
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Lourenço, B., & Queiroz, L. B. (2010). Growth and puberal development in adolescence. Revista De Medicina, 89(2), 70-75. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v89i2p70-75