How do secondary sexual characteristics develop in adolescents?

They remain the same throughout adolescence

They develop gradually over time

They disappear during adolescence

They develop suddenly at the end of adolescence

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B. They develop gradually over time

Solution:

Secondary sexual characteristics develop gradually over time during adolescence under the influence of hormones. These changes are part of the process of sexual maturation. Therefore, the correct answer is 'They develop gradually over time'.

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