Puberty Flashcards
(18 cards)
Between what age does puberty occur?
9-15 years old
Why does puberty happen?
To allow the body to grow to enable for reproduction
What hormone is called for girls
Estrogen
What is the hormone called in boys
Testosterone
What are five physical changes that occur in girls at puberty?
- breast grow
- hips widen
- start menstruating
- pubic hair grows
- under arm hair grows
What are the 5 physical changes that happen to boys at puberty?
- Penis enlarges
- Voice deepens
- shoulders broaden
- Pubic hair/underarm hair
- facial hair
What are two social and services motional Changes that happen at puberty?
Awkwardness
Attration to another
Mood swings
How long does a average period occur
28 days
Why does a period occur?
The egg is unfertilised. The uterus lining is not needed so it leaves the body as a period.
What do the following words mean
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Scrotum
Apart of the male reproductive system
Testes
Males sex glands reproduce sperm
Ovaries
Par if female reproductive system that produces and real ease the egg
Vas deferens
Tube that caries sperm to the urterus
Urethura
Tube that connects bladder to badder opening
Uterus
Part of the female body when the baby will be
Bladder
Storage for urine
Why is personal hygiene important?
Prevents body Oder, oily skin/hair and and bacteria
