Chapter Two Terms - Adolescence

Question 1

Puberty

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A change in physiology, anatomy, and physical functions in people

Question 2

Endocrine System

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Network of glands that through hormones affect the development and function of the body

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Hormones

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Chemicals released by the glands of the endocrine system that also includes the development of puberty

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Hypothalamus

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The master grand tha stimulates and regulates the production of hormones and is tied to the initation of puberty

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Gonadotropin releasing hormone

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Hormone released by the hypothalamus that causes gonadotropins to be released by the pituitary

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Leptin

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A protein producted by fat cells hat signals the master gland to intiate hormonal changes of puberty

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Pituitary Gland

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Releases gonadotropins as part of the body getting ready for reproduction

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Gonadotropins

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Hormones that stimulate the development of gametes

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Follicle stimulating hormone

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Stimulates the development of gametes and sex hormones in the ovaries and testicles with LH

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Lutienzing Hormone

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Stimulates the development of gametes and sex hormones in the ovaries and testicles with FSH

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Gametes

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Cells that are involved in reproduction such as egg cells in female and sperm in male

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Gonads

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The ovaries and testicle also known as the sex glands

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Sex Hormones

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Asdrogens and estrogens that cause the development of 1st and 2nd sex characteristics

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Estrogens

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The sex hormone responsible for female 1st and 2nd sex characteristics

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Androgens

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The sex hormones responsible for male 1st and 2nd sex characteristics

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Estradiol

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Most important estrogen in pubertal development among girls

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Testosterone

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The androgen most important in pubertal development among boys

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

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Hormone that causes the adrenal glands to increase androgen production

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Feedback loop

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System that involves the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, and the gonads, which monitors and adjusts the level of sex hormones

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Set Point

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When optimal level of sex hormones is reached and then the feedback loop causes the production of sex hormones to be reduce

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Adolescent Growth Spurt

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Growing spurts in height that increases with puberty

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Peak Height Velocity

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Point at adolescent growth spourt where they reach the limit

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Asynchronicity

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Uneven growth of different parts of the body during puberty

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Extremities

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When the feet, hands, and head first begin grow followed by the arm and legs

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Maximum oxygen uptake

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The ability of the body to take in oxygen and transport it to different organs and this usually pearks in the early 20s

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Cardiac output

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Measure of how much blood is pumped by the heart

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Primary Sex Characteristics

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Production of Eggs and Sperm and the development of sex organs

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Secondary Sex Characteristics

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Changes in the body not related to reproduction

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Ovum

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Mature eggs in the ovaries every 28 days

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Spermarche

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Beginning of sperm production in boys during puberty

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Secular Trend

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A change in the characteristics of a population over time

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Reaction Range

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That genes develop differently in a wide range according to the environment

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Premenstrual Syndrome

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Combination of behavioral, emotional, and physical symptoms that occur in some females the week before menstruation

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Semenarche

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Male first ejaculation

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Theory of Genotype

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Theory that states both genetics and environment plays a role in our development

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Passive Genotype

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When parents provide both the environment and genetics for a child

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Evocative Genotype

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Person evoke response from others in the environment

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Active Genotype

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When people seek out environments that corresponds to their genotypic characteristics