Chapter 14: Adolescence : Biosocial Development

Question 1

What does puberty mark?

Answer 1

the time between the first onrush of hormones and full adult physical development. Years of rapid physical growth and sexual maturation that end childhood.

Usually starts at age 11 or 12.
Lasts 3-5 years.

Question 2

An organic chemical substance that is produced by one body tissue and conveyed via the bloodstream to another to affect some physiological function. Various ______(s) influence thoughts, urges, emotions and behavior.

Answer 2

HORMONE

Question 3

the productions of many hormones is regulated deep within the brain where biochemical from the

Answer 3

HYPOTHALAMUS

Question 4

What is the Biological Sequence of Puberty?

Answer 4

Hyptohalamus–> hormones–> pituitary

pituitary—> Growth Hormone –> adrenal Glands
pituitary–> Gonadotropin releasing hormone–>gonads

Question 5

the ______ produces hormones that stimulate the adrenal glands.

Answer 5

pituitary

Question 6

______ _______ produce more hormones after being stimulated by hormones produced by the pituitary

Answer 6

adrenal gland

Question 7

the____ route is the route followed by hormones that regulate stress, growth, sleep, appetite and sexual excitement as well as puberty.

Answer 7

HPA (hypthalamus-pituitary-adrenal)

Question 8

____ sex characteristics are defined as those of the body that are directly involved in conception and pregnancy .

Answer 8

PRIMARY

Question 9

examples of primary sex characteristics include:

Answer 9

ovaries, uterus , the penis and the testes

Question 10

_____ sex characteristics are bodily features that do not directly affect fertility but signify masculinity and feminity

Answer 10

SECONDARY

Question 11

examples of secondary sex characteristics include

Answer 11

breasts, hips, developing a lower voice

Question 12

What is an STI?

Answer 12

sexually transmitted infection. A disease spready by sexual contact including syphilis, gonorrhea, genital herpes, chlamydia and HIV