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At what age do humans reach physical maturity?

According to the Merck Manual, adolescents typically reach adult height and weight between the ages of 11 and 21. However, the process of reaching physical maturity is far more complex and extends beyond the visible signs of a growth spurt, with different systems in the body maturing at varying rates throughout early adulthood.

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