Question

Transitional stage of physical and physiological development that occurs in the period between puberty and adulthood is called
(a)Adolescence
(b)Puberty
(c)Senescence
(d)Maturity

Answer 1

Hint: The starting stage of human reproductive capability where physical and physiological changes occur due to hormonal changes are known as puberty and when the individual reaches complete reproductive capabilities they achieve adulthood.

Complete answer:
Adolescence is the transition period of a human where the body goes through changes, causing reproductive maturation. Therefore, adolescence is the transitional stage of physical and psychological human development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to adulthood majorly due to the influence of hormones. Adolescence changes vary from individual to individual.

Additional Information: -Adolescence transition occurs in all sexes. In females broadening of the pelvic bone, growth of pubic hair, starting of the menstrual cycle, and increase in breast size are the common characteristics.
-In males, widening of the chest, broadening of cheekbones, growth of hair in private parts, and increase in the size of Adam’s apple are the characteristic changes in males.
-In some individuals, these transitional changes occur very late. Especially in some men, the formation of mustache and beard are late due to the lesser production of testosterone.
So, the correct answer is ‘Adolescence’.

Note: -Adam's apple is a large developed voice box in males. It is a feature of the male neck of a human, which is a lump or extension which is created by the angle of the cartilage of the thyroid which surrounds the larynx, commonly called the voice box.
-Formation of pimples and zits are common issues in teenagers, which are common in the period of puberty. These pimples will stop once the individual reaches adulthood.
-The increased hormonal changes during the period of puberty will drop as the individual ages. In women, these hormones drop after menopause which is during the age of 50 - 60.