The text uses which of the following terms to refer to the attainment of sexual maturity in both males and females?
A) puberty
B) menarche
C) the growth spurt
D) the climacteric

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Puberty refers to the period of life during which an individual becomes capable of sexual reproduction, and it happens to both males and females. Menarche refers specifically to the onset of menstruation in females, the growth spurt refers to the period of rapid physical growth seen during puberty, and the climacteric refers to the period of hormonal changes leading up to menopause in females.

The Text Uses Which of the Following Terms to Refer