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Adolescence is part of puberty when reproductive organs mature.
Adolescence is part of puberty when reproductive organs mature.
True
Adolescence is a time where a person starts developing into an adult.
Adolescence is a time where a person starts developing into an adult.
True
Many changes happen during adolescence - physical, emotional, mental, and social.
Many changes happen during adolescence - physical, emotional, mental, and social.
True
You need to have good decision-making skills as well as good communication skills in order to get through this time.
You need to have good decision-making skills as well as good communication skills in order to get through this time.
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Look to your friends to discuss issues that come up during this time.
Look to your friends to discuss issues that come up during this time.
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A girl's first menstrual period is called ______.
A girl's first menstrual period is called ______.
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The eggs that are in her ______ are released one at a time every 28 days or so.
The eggs that are in her ______ are released one at a time every 28 days or so.
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If the egg reaches the uterus and is not ______, it disintegrates.
If the egg reaches the uterus and is not ______, it disintegrates.
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The walls of the ______ that were thickening because of more blood vessels also break down since no egg was implanted.
The walls of the ______ that were thickening because of more blood vessels also break down since no egg was implanted.
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______ starts to flow. This usually continues for three to four days on average until the walls have repaired themselves again.
______ starts to flow. This usually continues for three to four days on average until the walls have repaired themselves again.
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When a boy approaches puberty, his ______ cells begin to mature.
When a boy approaches puberty, his ______ cells begin to mature.
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They do not mature all at one time. A healthy adult male makes several ______ of sperms each day.
They do not mature all at one time. A healthy adult male makes several ______ of sperms each day.
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Each sperm takes about 70 days to mature. Then the sperm are carried to the ______, which runs though the penis.
Each sperm takes about 70 days to mature. Then the sperm are carried to the ______, which runs though the penis.
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Involuntary ejaculations can happen as an adolescent boy sleeps. This happens as the sex hormone, ______ increases and helps in the development of the sex organs.
Involuntary ejaculations can happen as an adolescent boy sleeps. This happens as the sex hormone, ______ increases and helps in the development of the sex organs.
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What simple health practices can an adolescent do to avoid puberty-related health issues? Explain how these practices do this. Write your answers in a whole sheet of paper.
What simple health practices can an adolescent do to avoid puberty-related health issues? Explain how these practices do this. Write your answers in a whole sheet of paper.
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Study Notes
Adolescence and Puberty
- Adolescence is a stage of development where reproductive organs mature, and a person develops into an adult.
- Many physical, emotional, mental, and social changes occur during adolescence.
- Good decision-making and communication skills are important during this time.
- Seeking support from friends and family is helpful for managing issues.
Menarche
- A girl's first menstrual period is called menarche.
- Eggs are released from the ovaries one at a time every 28 days.
- If the egg isn't fertilized, it disintegrates.
- The uterine walls thicken due to blood vessels.
- If no egg implants, the uterine lining sheds, causing menstruation, lasting about three to four days.
Spermatogenesis
- When boys reach puberty, sperm cells begin to mature.
- A healthy adult male produces millions of sperm daily.
- Sperms take about 70 days to mature.
- Sperms travel through vas deferens tubes to the urethra, which runs through the penis.
- Involuntary ejaculations can occur during sleep, triggered by testosterone increases.
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Description
This quiz explores the key concepts of adolescence and puberty, including the physical and emotional changes that occur during this critical developmental period. It covers important topics such as menarche and spermatogenesis, highlighting the biological processes involved. Understanding these concepts can assist in better decision-making and communication during this transitional phase.
