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Which of the following best describes adolescence?
Which of the following best describes adolescence?
- A period of life when the body undergoes changes leading to reproductive maturity. (correct)
- The exclusive focus on academic achievements and career planning.
- A rapid growth spurt that makes it difficult to coordinate movements.
- A phase of life characterized by emotional stability and consistent behavior.
At what approximate age does adolescence typically begin?
At what approximate age does adolescence typically begin?
- 6 years old
- 25 years old
- 30 years old
- 11 years old (correct)
Which of the following statements accurately describes the conclusion of puberty?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the conclusion of puberty?
- It concludes with the cessation of height growth.
- It concludes when an adolescent reaches reproductive maturity. (correct)
- It concludes when there are no further hormonal changes.
- It concludes when secondary sexual characteristics cease to develop.
What signifies the onset of puberty?
What signifies the onset of puberty?
How does the timing of adolescence differ between individuals?
How does the timing of adolescence differ between individuals?
Growth starts from the day one is born, when does it become more noticeable?
Growth starts from the day one is born, when does it become more noticeable?
Why do humans reproduce only after a certain age?
Why do humans reproduce only after a certain age?
The development of which organs enable a person to be capable of reproduction?
The development of which organs enable a person to be capable of reproduction?
What role do hormones play in growing from a child to an adult?
What role do hormones play in growing from a child to an adult?
What term is used to describe adolescents because their age falls between 13 to 18 or 19 years?
What term is used to describe adolescents because their age falls between 13 to 18 or 19 years?
Flashcards
What is adolescence?
What is adolescence?
The period of life when the body undergoes changes leading to reproductive maturity.
What marks the onset of puberty?
What marks the onset of puberty?
A time when the human body undergoes several changes.
What is puberty?
What is puberty?
The process by which boys and girls become capable of reproduction.
When does adolescence begin?
When does adolescence begin?
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Study Notes
Adolescence and Puberty
- In humans, reproduction can only occur after attaining a certain age.
- This chapter discusses changes that take place in the human body that lead to reproductive capability.
- Hormones play a role in bringing about changes that transition a child into an adult.
- The period when the body undergoes changes leading to reproductive maturity is called adolescence.
- Adolescence typically begins around the age of 11 and lasts until 18 or 19 years.
- Adolescents are also referred to as 'teenagers' because this period covers the 'teens' (13 to 18 or 19 years of age).
- In girls, adolescence may start a year or two earlier compared to boys.
- The period of adolescence varies from person to person.
- During adolescence, the human body experiences several changes.
- These changes signify the beginning of puberty.
- The most significant change during puberty is that both boys and girls become capable of reproduction.
- Puberty concludes when an adolescent achieves reproductive maturity.
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