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Discuss two changes that occur in both male and female body at the onset of puberty.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Puberty**: Puberty is the stage of development when a child's body begins to develop into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction. This process involves various physical changes in both males and females. 2. **Identifying Changes in Males**: - One significant change in males during puberty is the broadening of shoulders. This is due to the increase in muscle mass and bone growth, which gives males a more muscular and defined upper body. - Another change is the growth of muscles throughout the body. Males typically experience a significant increase in muscle mass compared to females during puberty. ...
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    A
    Long hindlimbs with five webbed fingers
    B
    Short forelimbs with four unwebbed fingers
    C
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    D
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    A
    The enlargement of breasts
    B
    Beginning of menstrual cycle
    C
    Stoppage of growth of long bone and height
    D
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    A
    10 segments
    B
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    C
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    D
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