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What are the changes seen in girls at the time of puberty?

Correct Answer

At the time of puberty, specific changes occur in girls where the breast size begins to increase, accompanied by the darkening of the skin of the nipples at the tips of the breasts. Girls also begin to menstruate at around this time.

Along with these, there are changes common to both boys and girls that are seen in girls as well. Thick hair begins to grow in new parts of the body such as the armpits and the genital area between the thighs, which can become darker in colour. Thinner hair may appear on legs, arms, and the face. Additionally, the skin frequently becomes oily, leading to the development of pimples.

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Explanation

The answer is constructed using the specific details provided in the first and second chunks of the context. The first chunk explicitly lists changes unique to girls (breast size increase, darkening of nipples, menstruation). The second chunk describes changes common to both boys and girls, which applies to girls as well (hair growth in armpits/genital area, thin hair on limbs/face, oily skin, and pimples).

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Identify changes specific to girls from the text (breast size increase, darkening of nipples, menstruation).

  2. Step 2: Identify common changes from the text applicable to girls (hair growth in armpits/genital area, oily skin, pimples).

  3. Step 3: Combine these points into a structured short answer.