At the synapse, or the motor end plate, acetylcholine opens sodium channels causing sodium influx into the muscle fiber causing depolarization. This depoâ¦larization causes calcium released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum that initiates muscle contraction by activating sarcomeres.
On average, girls begin puberty around ages 10â11; boys around ages 11â12. Girls usually complete puberty around ages 15â17, while boys usually complete puberty around ages 16â17. The major landmark of puberty for females is menarche, the onset of menstruation, which occurs on average between ages 12â13; for males, it is the first ejaculation, which occurs on average at age 13.
Changes in Boys. Boys tend to show the first physical changes of puberty between the ages of 10 and 16. They tend to grow most quickly between ages 12 and 15. The growth spurt of boys is, on average, about 2 years later than that of girls. By age 16, most boys have stopped growing, but their muscles will continue to develop. Other features of puberty in boys include: The penis and testicles increase in size.