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Growth and Development of the Pubescent and Adolescent The Years 11 Through 19 Biophysical Development    General Development    Somatic Development      Skeletal system      Muscular system      Central Nervous system      Heart and Lungs      Gastrointestinal system      Genitourinary system      Immune Responses Basal Metabolic Rate    Rate at which the body uses calories to maintain body function when at rest --- correlates closely with rate of body growth    Very rapid growth may result in insufficient energy left for strenuous activity --- tires easily Development of the Eye    Visual maturity reached between 6 to 7 years of age    Slight growth during adolescence with increased frequency of near-sightedness    Only one-third of children who need visual correction identified during pre-school years Go to next page.