Which of the following characterizes pubertal change in adolescents?
A. The peak of pubertal change occurs at an average age of 11½ for girls and 13½ for boys.
B. Estradiol, an estrogen, is associated with the development of genitals, an increase in height, and voice change in boys.
C. Hormones are solely responsible for adolescent behavior.
D. There is no dramatic change in the concentration of certain hormones because they decrease gradually during puberty.
Answer: A
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