How are general growth and sexual maturation different from each other?

Explanation

General growth refers to different types of developmental process in the body like increase in height, weight gain, changes in shape and size of the body. During this phase, the reproductive organs develop at a slower rate. During sexual maturation, the changes that occur prepare the body for sexual reproduction. These are specific changes reflected at puberty like cracking of voice, new hair patterns, development of breast in female, etc.