Adolescence has generally been thought to start at 14 and et at 19. Now scientists say it starts earlier and lasts longer. With improved Health and nutrition, puberty sets in earlier and hormones start changing around the age of 10. Young people continue their education and live with their parents longer, some delay marriage as well as parenthood. What is the definition of adolescence now?

2023

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	10-21
B	10-24
C	12-22
D	14-19

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -There are three stages of adolescence, which include early adolescence (10 to 13 years), middle adolescence (14 to 17 years), and late adolescence/young adulthood (18 to 21 years and beyond).

Detailed explanation-2: -The age at which the sex hormones (or gametes) begin to be produced, and the boy and the girl become sexually mature (able to reproduce) is called puberty. When the brain begins to release a hormone called gonadotropin-releasing hormone, puberty begins.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adolescence is the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, from ages 10 to 19. It is a unique stage of human development and an important time for laying the foundations of good health.

Detailed explanation-4: -The experience of adolescence is likely to be different 20 years from now. Mental illness is increasing among youth due to an unhealthy focus on body image and the desire to be liked as we observe in media. As we becoming increasingly reliant upon technology, we lose autonomy and independence.

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