Physical Development In Adolesecence (primary And Secondary)

Question 1

Meaning of puberty

Answer 1

A fine period of rapid growth which young people reach sexual maturity. They become biologically able to reproduce and secondary characteristics develop. Girls often between 11-13 whereas boys can be later to 13-15 years. Triggered hormones that control equal
development. Males and females may experience a growth spurt (growing at a faster rate than before)

Question 2

What a primary sexual characteristics

Answer 2

Features of the body that are there since birth

Parts of the body that are directly used in reproduction

Question 3

What are secondary sexual characteristics

Answer 3

They start to appear during puberty

Parts of the body that are not directly involved in reproduction

Question 4

Primary sexual characteristics of males

Answer 4

The testes begin to produce sperm

Spontaneous erections

Question 5

Primary sexual characteristics of females

Answer 5

Uterus enlarges and vagina lengthens

The ovaries begins to release eggs

The menstrunal cycle commences

Question 6

Secondary sexual characteristics of males

Answer 6

Growing pubic hair and facial hair

Changes in larynx, voice deepens

Redistribution of muscle tissue and fat

Question 7

Secondary sexual characteristics of females

Answer 7

Growing pubic and hair growth

Breasts development

Redistribution of muscle and fats