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The period in which appearence of secondary sexual character is called

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Eunich

B

menarche

C

menopause

D

puberty

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the term that describes the period when secondary sexual characteristics appear in an individual. 2. **Identifying Key Terms**: - Secondary sexual characteristics refer to features that develop during puberty, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males. - The term we are looking for relates to the onset of these changes. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A: Unit** - This term refers to a process related to castration and is not relevant to the question. - **Option B: Menace** - This term refers to the first menstrual period in females, known as menarche, but does not encompass the broader changes in both sexes. - **Option C: Menopause** - This term refers to the end of the menstrual cycle in females, occurring around the age of 50, and is not related to the onset of secondary sexual characteristics. - **Option D: Puberty** - This term refers to the developmental stage when individuals begin to develop secondary sexual characteristics. 4. **Conclusion**: After analyzing all the options, the correct answer is **Option D: Puberty**, as it is the period in which secondary sexual characteristics appear. **Final Answer**: The period in which the appearance of secondary sexual characters is called **puberty**. ---
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