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adolescence
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it varies in both its onset and its termination.
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bone mineral density
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what is examined to evaluate bone health.
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childhood
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spans the period of time between the end of infancy and the beginning of adolescence and is usually divided into early childhood, middle childhood.
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development
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refers to differentiation of cells along specialized lines of function so it reflects the functional changes that occur with growth.
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growth
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refers to an increase in the size of the body or any of its parts.
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infancy
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the first year of life.
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maturation
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refers to the process of taking on adult form and becoming fully functional and it is defined by the system or function being considered.
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myelination
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The process of acquiring a myelin sheath.
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ossification
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bone formation.
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physical maturity
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the fat content reaches approximately 15% of total body weight for males and approximately 25% for females.
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puberty
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adolescence's onset. When secondary sex characteristics develop and sexual reproduction becomes possible and its termination as the completion of growth and development processes such as attaining adult height.
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