Roles Of Hormones Flashcards

1
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What produces oestrogen and progesterone

A

-ovaries

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2
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What are oestrogen and progesterone responsible for

A

They are responsible for changes including ovulation and menstruation

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3
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What produces testosterone

A

The testes

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4
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What is testosterone responsible for

A

For the development of secondary sexual characteristics such as a deeper voice

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5
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What is a primary characteristic

A

It’s the characteristics your born with such as a penis or vagina

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6
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What is a secondary characteristic

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It’s a characteristic that develops with puberty

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7
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What’s some examples of primary characteristics of puberty

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-uterus and vagina growth
- menstrual cycle begins
-penis enlarges
-random erections
-testes produce sperm
-prostrate gland produces sectretion

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8
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What are some examples of secondary characteristics during puberty

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-boobs develop
-armpit and pubic hair grows
-growth spurt
-hips widen
-increase layers of fat under skin
-facial, Pubic and chest hair grow
-change in larynx(throat)

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