Roles of Oestrogen and Progesterone Flashcards
1
Q
what is the time where boys and girls change by hormones called?
A
puberty
2
Q
what is the male hormone in puberty?
A
testosterone
3
Q
what is the female hormone in puberty?
A
oestrogen
4
Q
what are secondary sexual characteristics?
A
characteristics that develop during puberty
5
Q
girls secondary sexual characteristics
A
- voice deepens, but doesn’t break
- the menstrual cycle begins
- pelvis broadens in preparation for pregnancy and labour
- armpit and pubic hair growth
- muscle development and fat deposits on breasts, hips and thighs
- growth and development of genitalia
- possible mood swings and acne
6
Q
boys secondary sexual characteristics
A
- voice breaks
- sperm production begins
- shoulders broaden
- facial, armpit, body and pubic hair growth
- greater muscle development
- growth and development of genetalia
- possible mood swings and acne
