Physical development- Adolescence Flashcards

1
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What is the physical process that happens in adolescence ?

A

Puberty

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2
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What age does puberty happen for girls?

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11-13 years

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3
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What age does puberty happen for boys?

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13-15 years

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4
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When does puberty start?

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When a hormone in the brain sends a signal to the pituitary gland, which releases hormones that stimulates the ovaries in girls and the testes in boys to produce sex hormones.

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5
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What hormone is produced by the testes?

A

Testosterone

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6
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What hormones are produced by the ovaries?

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oestrogen and progesterone

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7
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What does testosterone stimulate?

A

Growth of the penis, testes, pubic hair growth, the development of muscle and lowering of the voice

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8
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What do oestrogen and progesterone stimulate?

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They stimulate growth of the breasts and reproductive system and helps to regulate the menstrual cycle.

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9
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What are primary sexual characteristics?

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These are the processes that are related to the sex organs that are present at birth and mature when sex hormones are released.

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10
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What are the primary sexual characteristics for girls?

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menstruation begins, uterus and vagina grows and ovulation occurs

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What are the primary sexual characteristics for boys?

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penis enlarges, prostate gland produces secretion, teste enlarges and produce sperm

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12
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What are secondary sexual characteristics?

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these are not necessary for reproduction. They develop when sex hormones are released

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What are the secondary sexual characteristics for girls?

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growth of armpit and pubic hair, increased layers of fat under the skin, breast enlarge, growth spurt and hips widen

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What are the secondary sexual characteristics for boys?

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growth of facial hair, growth of armpit, chest and pubic hair, increased muscle, growth spurt and Larynx( voice box) grows causing voice to deepen

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