Puberty Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Keywords definition:
Adolescence
A
The time between childhood and adulthood.
2
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Keyword definition
Puberty
A
The stage where a young person becomes sexually mature and can produce children.
3
Q
Definition of Hormones
A
A substance produced in the body
4
Q
Name 3 puberty changes in boys
A
1) muscle mass
2) voice deepens
3) hair growth in pubic, underarm and face
5
Q
Name 3 puberty changes in girls
A
1) period pain
2) vaginal discharge
3) breast development
4) height growth spurt
6
Q
What are some of the emotional changes in puberty?
A
1) mood swings
2) friction with parents
3) attraction to the opposite sex
7
Q
What causes the body & emotional changes in puberty?
A
Hormones
