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What primarily triggers the changes during puberty?
What primarily triggers the changes during puberty?
- Sex hormones (correct)
- Physical activity
- Social interactions
- Nutrients
Girls typically start puberty later than boys.
Girls typically start puberty later than boys.
False (B)
What is the duration of the gestation period from fertilization to birth?
What is the duration of the gestation period from fertilization to birth?
about 9 months or 40 weeks
The process by which a fertilized egg attaches to the uterus lining is called __________.
The process by which a fertilized egg attaches to the uterus lining is called __________.
Match the developmental stages with their descriptions:
Match the developmental stages with their descriptions:
Which of the following changes occurs in boys during puberty?
Which of the following changes occurs in boys during puberty?
Emotional changes during adolescence can include feelings of moodiness.
Emotional changes during adolescence can include feelings of moodiness.
What happens if a sperm cell meets an egg in the oviduct?
What happens if a sperm cell meets an egg in the oviduct?
What is the primary function of a convex lens?
What is the primary function of a convex lens?
Rods in the retina are responsible for detecting bright light and colors.
Rods in the retina are responsible for detecting bright light and colors.
What do we call the colorful band produced by the separation of light when it passes through a prism?
What do we call the colorful band produced by the separation of light when it passes through a prism?
The colors of the spectrum follow the order __________.
The colors of the spectrum follow the order __________.
Match the components of the eye to their functions:
Match the components of the eye to their functions:
Which type of lens causes light rays to diverge?
Which type of lens causes light rays to diverge?
The image formed by a pinhole camera is a virtual image.
The image formed by a pinhole camera is a virtual image.
What happens to light when it passes through a color filter?
What happens to light when it passes through a color filter?
In the visible spectrum, __________ is the most refracted color.
In the visible spectrum, __________ is the most refracted color.
Which colors are considered primary colors of light?
Which colors are considered primary colors of light?
What color does red cabbage juice turn in an acidic solution?
What color does red cabbage juice turn in an acidic solution?
Litmus paper is less reliable than litmus solution.
Litmus paper is less reliable than litmus solution.
What is a soluble base called?
What is a soluble base called?
The pH for ____ is 7.
The pH for ____ is 7.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Which of the following is NOT a use of neutralisation?
Which of the following is NOT a use of neutralisation?
Luminous objects emit their own light.
Luminous objects emit their own light.
What is the angle of incidence equal to?
What is the angle of incidence equal to?
Light travels in ____ lines.
Light travels in ____ lines.
Match the following types of lenses with their descriptions:
Match the following types of lenses with their descriptions:
What happens to blue litmus paper in an acidic solution?
What happens to blue litmus paper in an acidic solution?
Shadows are produced by light traveling through transparent materials.
Shadows are produced by light traveling through transparent materials.
What is the focal point in a lens?
What is the focal point in a lens?
The chemical reaction between an acid and a ____ is called neutralisation.
The chemical reaction between an acid and a ____ is called neutralisation.
Match the following light properties with their definitions:
Match the following light properties with their definitions:
What is the primary function of the placenta?
What is the primary function of the placenta?
The umbilical cord connects the fetus to the mother’s blood supply.
The umbilical cord connects the fetus to the mother’s blood supply.
What develops first in the fetus?
What develops first in the fetus?
A seed needs ___, ___, and ___ to germinate.
A seed needs ___, ___, and ___ to germinate.
Match the following reproductive terms with their definitions:
Match the following reproductive terms with their definitions:
What role do cilia play in the reproductive process?
What role do cilia play in the reproductive process?
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can impact fetal brain development.
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can impact fetal brain development.
What is the function of the umbilical cord?
What is the function of the umbilical cord?
The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma is called ___ .
The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma is called ___ .
Which of these factors can lead to premature birth?
Which of these factors can lead to premature birth?
Insect-pollinated plants are often dull in color and scentless.
Insect-pollinated plants are often dull in color and scentless.
What are two different ways pollen can be transferred?
What are two different ways pollen can be transferred?
When a sperm cell meets an egg cell, ___ can happen.
When a sperm cell meets an egg cell, ___ can happen.
Match the following stages of fetal development with their descriptions:
Match the following stages of fetal development with their descriptions:
What happens to the ovary after fertilisation?
What happens to the ovary after fertilisation?
Sperm cells can move by themselves to reach the egg cell.
Sperm cells can move by themselves to reach the egg cell.
What is the main function of the testes in the male reproductive system?
What is the main function of the testes in the male reproductive system?
During ovulation, an egg cell is released from the uterus.
During ovulation, an egg cell is released from the uterus.
What is the chemical property of an acid in terms of pH?
What is the chemical property of an acid in terms of pH?
Semen is a mixture of sperm and _____ fluid.
Semen is a mixture of sperm and _____ fluid.
Match each hormone with its role in the reproductive system:
Match each hormone with its role in the reproductive system:
Which of the following are common methods of seed dispersal?
Which of the following are common methods of seed dispersal?
The contraceptive pill provides protection against sexually transmitted infections.
The contraceptive pill provides protection against sexually transmitted infections.
What happens to the lining of the uterus if an egg is not fertilized?
What happens to the lining of the uterus if an egg is not fertilized?
The ______ is the tube that carries urine from the bladder and sperm from the sperm duct.
The ______ is the tube that carries urine from the bladder and sperm from the sperm duct.
Match the following contraceptive methods with their descriptions:
Match the following contraceptive methods with their descriptions:
What is the primary purpose of contraception?
What is the primary purpose of contraception?
Seeds are usually found outside of fruits.
Seeds are usually found outside of fruits.
What is a common difficulty men may face related to sperm?
What is a common difficulty men may face related to sperm?
A solution with a pH higher than 7 is known as an _____
A solution with a pH higher than 7 is known as an _____
What occurs on Day 14 of the menstrual cycle?
What occurs on Day 14 of the menstrual cycle?
Acids can react with other substances to form bases.
Acids can react with other substances to form bases.
Flashcards
Adolescence
Adolescence
The period of physical and emotional changes that transform a child into an adult.
Puberty
Puberty
The process of physical changes in the body that lead to sexual maturity.
Sex Hormones
Sex Hormones
Chemical messengers produced by the body that regulate various functions, including sexual development.
Fertilization
Fertilization
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Implantation
Implantation
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Gestation
Gestation
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Ultrasound Scan
Ultrasound Scan
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Development of a fetus
Development of a fetus
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Journey of Sperm Cells
Journey of Sperm Cells
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Pollination
Pollination
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Fertilization (Plants)
Fertilization (Plants)
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Germination
Germination
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Fertilization (Animals)
Fertilization (Animals)
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Sperm Cell
Sperm Cell
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Egg Cell
Egg Cell
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Embryo
Embryo
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Cilia
Cilia
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Ejaculation
Ejaculation
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Sperm Duct
Sperm Duct
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Oviduct
Oviduct
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Testes
Testes
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Ovaries
Ovaries
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Vagina
Vagina
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Semen
Semen
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Urethra
Urethra
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Ovulation
Ovulation
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Menstrual cycle
Menstrual cycle
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Periods
Periods
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Contraception
Contraception
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Condoms
Condoms
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Contraceptive pill
Contraceptive pill
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Acid
Acid
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Alkali
Alkali
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Indicator
Indicator
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pH scale
pH scale
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Photoreceptors
Photoreceptors
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Rods
Rods
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Cones
Cones
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Pupil
Pupil
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Iris
Iris
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Cornea
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Pinhole Camera
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Spectrum
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Dispersion
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Colored Object
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Base
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pH
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Universal indicator
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Neutralisation
Neutralisation
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Salt
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Incident ray
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Reflected ray
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Normal
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Angle of incidence
Angle of incidence
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Angle of reflection
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Refraction
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Convex lens
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Concave lens
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Focal point
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Study Notes
Adolescence
- Adolescence is the transition from childhood to adulthood, marked by emotional and physical changes.
- Emotional changes can include moodiness, anger, and fatigue, as well as experimentation with risky behaviors like alcohol.
- Puberty, the physical changes, typically occurs between ages 9-14, with girls often starting earlier than boys.
- Puberty's main changes relate to reproductive systems, allowing for future childbearing.
- Sex hormones, chemical messengers in the bloodstream, trigger puberty.
- Female hormones are produced in the ovaries; male hormones in the testes.
- Physical changes during puberty include:
- Hair growth in underarms and pubic areas for both sexes.
- Height increase for both sexes
- Increased body odor for both sexes
- Emotional changes for both sexes
- Breast development and vaginal hair growth for girls.
- Egg cell production by the ovaries for girls.
- Menstruation for girls
- Hip widening for girls
- Ovary production of female sex hormones for girls
- Muscular development for boys
- Penises and testes growth for boys
- Sperm cell and male sex hormone production by testes for boys
- Shoulder widening for boys
- Deeper voice for boys
- Hair growth on face, arms, legs, and underarms for boys.
Development of a Fetus
- Fetal development follows a series of stages from fertilization to birth (approximately 9 months/40 weeks).
- Fertilization: Sperm and egg nuclei unite to form a zygote.
- Implantation: The zygote attaches to the uterus lining.
- Ultrasound scans monitor growth, detect abnormalities, and check fetal position/health.
- Sperm travel from the vagina to the fallopian tube to fertilize the egg.
- Key fetal development stages include:
- Week 1: Cell specialization begins
- Week 4: Spine, brain, and heart begin formation.
- Week 9: Movement, touch sensation, eye/ear development begin.
- Week 12: Muscle activity (kicking, swallowing) and breathing practice begin
- Key fetal support structures include:
- Placenta: Facilitates nutrient transfer and acts as an infection barrier
- Umbilical cord: Connects the fetus to the placenta
- Amniotic fluid: Acts as a shock absorber to protect the fetus.
- Factors affecting fetal development include smoking, alcohol consumption, and drug use.
- Birth process involves uterine contractions, umbilical cord cutting, and placenta delivery.
Fertilization and Germination
- Pollination: Transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma (for reproduction)
- Pollen transfer methods include wind and insects.
- Differences in pollen transfer methods include scent, nectar, color, and pollen grain structure (wind vs. insect pollination).
- Plant reproduction involves pollen (male gamete) reaching the stigma and fertilizing the ovum (female gamete) in the ovary.
- Pollination can be cross (different plants) or self-pollination (same plant).
- Germination: Seed growth occurs when water, oxygen, and warmth satisfy the seed's needs.
Fertilization and Implantation
- Fertilization: Union of sperm and egg nuclei.
- Gametes: Sperm and egg cells (male & female reproductive cells) which combine together through fertilisation.
- Cilia: Tiny hair-like structures in the oviducts that help move the egg towards the uterus.
- Ejaculation: Release of semen into the vagina.
- Implantation: Attachment of the fertilized egg to the uterine lining.
- Stages of sperm's journey to the egg:
- Sperm travel through vagina to uterus
- Sperm then enter oviduct
- Fertilization can occur if sperm meet egg
- Fertilized egg divides to become embryo
- Embryo attaches to uterine lining (implantation).
- Infertility: Difficulties conceiving can result from low sperm count, poor sperm motility, or problems with egg release or fallopian tubes in either sex.
Reproductive Systems
- Male reproductive system parts and function:
- Testes: Produce sperm and hormones
- Glands: Provide nutrients for sperm (semen)
- Sperm ducts: Carry sperm to the penis
- Urethra: Carries urine or semen out
- Penis: Delivers semen during sexual intercourse.
Seed Dispersal
- Seed dispersal: Seeds spread away from the parent plant to avoid competition.
- Methods include:
- Wind
- Animals
- Water
- Exploding mechanisms
Menstrual Cycle
- Menstruation: Monthly shedding of the uterine lining if pregnancy doesn't occur.
- Menstrual cycle: Series of hormonal changes in the female reproductive system (approximately 28 days). -Stages in menstrual cycle: -Period starts (Day 1) -Bleeding ends (Day 5) -Uterus wall thickens (Days 5-13) -Egg matures (Days 5-13) -Ovulation (egg release) (Day 14) -Egg travels towards uterus (Days 14-16) -Uterus lining thickens and becomes spongy (Days 14-21) - Lining breaks down if no fertilization (Days 22-28), cycle starts again -Contraception methods help prevent pregnancy.
Acids and Alkalis
- Acids taste sour, have pH < 7, and can be corrosive.
- Alkalis feel soapy, have pH > 7, and can also be corrosive.
- Corrosive solutions can cause burns or damage.
- Indicators like litmus or universal indicator detect the acidity/alkalinity of a substance.
- pH scale measures the acidity/alkalinity.
Neutralization
- Neutralization: Chemical reaction between an acid and an alkali.
- Bases neutralize acids.
- Neutral pH is 7.
- Neutralization examples in everyday life include antacids, soil treatment, and waste neutralization.
Making Salts
- Salt formation: Result of combining an acid with a metal or metal compound.
Light
- Luminous objects produce light; non-luminous objects reflect light.
- Light travels in straight lines, causing shadows.
- Reflection: Light bouncing off a surface
- Plane mirrors create virtual, identical images (same distance).
- Refraction: Light bending as it passes through different mediums.
- Convex lenses converge light; concave lenses diverge light.
- Real images can be projected onto surfaces; virtual images cannot.
- The eye's structure is like a pinhole camera.
Reflection
- Incident ray: Light ray hitting a surface.
- Reflected ray: Light ray bouncing off a surface.
- Normal: Imaginary line at 90° to the surface.
- Angle of incidence = Angle of reflection
Refraction
- Refraction: Light bending when passing between mediums.
- Medium: Material light passes through.
- Convex lens: Converges light
- Concave lens: Diverges light
The Eye and the Camera
- Eye structure function:
- Retina: Light-sensitive tissue; contains rods (dim light/movement) and cones (bright light/color).
- Pupil: Opening that controls light entering the eye
- Iris: Muscle controlling pupil size
- Cornea: Clear front part of the eye
- Pinhole camera: Simplistic camera model to show how light produces an image.
- Eye vs. Camera: Both create images, with the image forming on the retina (eye) vs the screen (camera).
Colors
- White light is composed of different colors (ROY G BIV).
- Dispersion: Separation of white light into its component colors by a prism.
- Red light is least refracted; violet is most refracted.
- Filters absorb certain colors and transmit others.
- Objects reflect certain colors, which we perceive as their color.
- Primary colors (red, green, blue) combined create tertiary colors (e.g., white).
Real and Virtual Images
- Real vs. Virtual Images:
- Real images can be projected on a screen; virtual images cannot.
- Plane mirrors produce virtual images.
- Convex/concave lenses produce both real and virtual images depending on object distance and lens properties.
- Differences between prism, lenses, and plane mirrors; their actions including dispersion, refraction and reflection
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Test your knowledge on the significant changes that occur during adolescence, including emotional and physical developments. This quiz covers puberty, sex hormones, and the differences in maturation between boys and girls. Perfect for students studying human development or health education.