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 | Puberty begins with a surge in hormone production, which in turn causes a number of physical changes. | |
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| It is also the stage of life in which a child develops secondary sex characteristics (for example, a deeper voice and larger adam's apple in boys, and ... | |
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| ...development of breasts and more curved and prominent hips in girls) as his or her hormonal balance shifts strongly towards an adult state. | |
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| This is triggered by the pituitary gland, which secretes a surge of hormonal agents into the blood stream, initiating a chain reaction. | |
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| The male and female gonads are subsequently activated, which puts them into a state of rapid growth and development; the triggered gonads now commence the mass production of the necessary chemicals. | |
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| The testes primarily release testosterone, and the ovaries predominantly dispense estrogen. | |
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