Physical changes that occurs during adolescence

Body make-up:

Changes
Boys Bones and muscles grow, and strength increases. Fat is lost in some
parts of the body, such as the arms and legs. Broad shoulders may
develop. Body odor becomes adult-like and acne (pimples) may
appear. Their voice deepens and hair begins to grow on the face,
pubic area, underarms, and other parts of the body.
Girls Girls store more fats than boys. Their body develops with wider hips
and smaller waistlines. Their body odor and voice change. Pubic and
underarm hair starts to appear and grow. They may also get acne.
Sexual growth:


Boys Hair over the pubic area increases in amount, and becomes darker,
thicker, and curlier. At 11 to 12 years of age, the penis and testes
begin to enlarge while the scrotum begins to thin out and redden. At
about 13 years of age, boys may start making sperm and may
ejaculate or have wet dreams.
girls Breasts begin to develop. This usually occurs at 8 to 13 years of age.
Around two years later, they usually start menstruating (having a
monthly period). Menstrual cycles may be irregular for the first few
years. This means that girls may miss monthly periods once in a
while. Irregular periods may last for as long as seven years after they
begin.
Height:
Boys

Boys grow about 4 inches per year during this time frame. During
early adolescence, their height may reach 55 to 63 inches. Later,
they grow to a height of 65 to 69 inches. Their full height reaches
about 69 to 70 inches. On average, boys grow about 11 inches in
their height during this time frame.
Girls Girls are usually two years ahead of boys in height. They increase in
height the fastest at age 12, growing 3 and one-half inches per year.
During early adolescence, they usually grow to a height of 55 to 63
inches. Girls reach about 64 and one-half inches for their full height.
Girls grow about 10 inches during this time frame.
Weight:
Boys Boys increase their weight fastest when their height growth is also
fastest. This occurs at around 14 years of age. Boys in early
adolescence weigh around 73 to 114 pounds. Later, most boys weigh
about 121 to 149 pounds, and this increases to 159 to 161 pounds.
Increase in weight is around 20 pounds per year. Weight gained
during this time frame is about 50 percent of an adult's body weight
Girls Weight starts to increase fastest about six months after a girl reaches
her full height. Girls weigh about 75 to 114 pounds during early
adolescence, increasing to 118 to 132 pounds, and ending at 130 to
134 pounds. Girls gain about 18 pounds per year after about 12 and
one-half years of age.