Reaching the Age of Adolescence Class 8 Notes

Reaching the Age of Adolescence Class 8 Notes- Chapter 10

It is only after the puberty sets in, humans become capable of reproduction. The class 8 science chapter 10, discusses the various changes that hormones are responsible for making a child grow into an adult. The period in life where the body undergoes change resulting in the reproductive maturity is termed as adolescence. It generally begins at the age of 11 and lasts up to 18 or 19 years. Adolescence in girls starts a year or two earlier than boys. During adolescence, the human body undergoes several changes marking the onset of puberty. The class 8 science chapter 10 discusses the various changes undergone at puberty and the role of hormones in this. Please refer Reaching the Age of Adolescence Class 8 Notes for more revision notes.