Puberty is defined as . the production of hormones in the reproductive glands stimulated by the pituitary gland the stage of identity versus role confusion the physical changes that occur in the body as sexual development is stimulated by hormonal changes. the time when a child becomes a teenager

Explanation:

Puberty is the phase of a person's life during which several changes takes place in his body making him sexually mature. Development of secondary sexual characters is also seen in puberty.

In males the puberty occurs between the age of 13-16 years. It is characterized by onset of spermatogenesis. The hormone that initiates puberty in males is testosterone.Secondary sexual characters like growth of beard, chest hair, pubic hair etc. also become prominent

In females puberty occurs between the age of 10-14 years. It is characterized by onset of menstrual cycle. The hormone that initiates puberty in females is estrogen. The secondary sex characters like enlargment of breast, broadening of hip, menstruation etc. become prominent.