Abstract
<P>Adolescence may be considered a time of reorganization of biological, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning. The biological changes that fall under the rubric of puberty include changes in the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, development of secondary sexual characteristics, increase in growth velocity, change in body composition, and attainment of fertility. </P> <H4>ABOUT THE AUTHORS</H4> <P>Dr. Biro is professor of clinical pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Dorn is professor of pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.</P> <P>Address reprint requests to: Frank Biro, MD; Division of Adolescent Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229.</P> <P>The authors have no industry relationships to disclose.</P>
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