Adolescence And Puberty

Question 1

What is gametogenesis?

Answer 1

Gametogenesis is the process of formation of gametes in living organisms.

Question 2

What is the difference between sex and gender?

Answer 2

Sex refers to the biological characteristics that differentiate individuals into female and male, while gender refers to the norms, behaviors, and roles associated with being a woman, man, girl, or boy.

Question 3

What are the main characteristics of human reproduction?

Answer 3

1. Each sex produces a different type of sex cell or gamete.
2. Fertilisation is internal; it takes place inside the female reproductive system.
3. We are viviparous; the foetus grows in the mother’s womb.
4. We are sexually dimorphic; males and females have physical differences.

Question 4

What is fertilisation?

Answer 4

Fertilisation is the joining of the male and female gametes.

Question 5

What processes are involved in reproduction?

Answer 5

Reproduction involves several processes:
1. Embryo development
2. Cell division and differentiation
3. Childbirth

Question 6

What physical changes occur during puberty?

Answer 6

Physical changes during puberty include: Girls : mamary glands develop and menstruation. Boys: facial and body hair grows and the voice became deeper. Both: Body changes and grows taller, sex organs mature and body odour.

Question 7

What are common psychological and social changes during adolescence?

Answer 7

Common changes include mood changes, independence, the need to belong to a social group, impulsive behaviour.

Question 8

What does it mean to be viviparous?

Answer 8

Being viviparous means that the foetus grows inside the mother’s womb.

Question 9

What is development?

Answer 9

Cells increase and mature