Source: Extra Practice

The period of life, when the body undergoes changes leading to reproductive maturity, is called:

Options

Option A

Childhood

Option B is correct

Adolescence

Option C

Adulthood

Option D

Infancy

Explanation

Adolescence is the specific period of life that begins around 10-11 years of age and lasts up to 18 or 19 years of age, during which an individual's body undergoes significant changes to reach reproductive maturity. Childhood is the period before adolescence, adulthood is after, and infancy is the very early stage of life.