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Introduction
Hormonal changes in puberty
Growth spurts
Cessation of growth
Primary sexual characteristics
Secondary sexual characteristics
Pubertal changes in girls
Pubertal changes in boys
Muscle, fat and body shape
Ongoing brain growth
Motor skills
Fine motor skills
Common issues for the adolescent
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Home
Introduction
Hormonal changes in puberty
Growth spurts
Cessation of growth
Primary sexual characteristics
Secondary sexual characteristics
Pubertal changes in girls
Pubertal changes in boys
Muscle, fat and body shape
Ongoing brain growth
Motor skills
Fine motor skills
Common issues for the adolescent
Summary
Test your knowledge
Resources
Feedback

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From 5 years to adult

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Project Team University of Nottingham: Richard Windle, Michael Taylor, Lydia Jones, Gill Langmack, Elisabeth O’Brien
Project Team Nottinghamshire County Council: Liz Maslen, Roz McCormick, Richard Warr
Developer: Liz Hilton
Principal Author: Gill Langmack

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