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What is adolescence?
What is adolescence?
- The period of life when the body stops growing
- The period of life when the body undergoes changes leading to reproductive maturity (correct)
- The period of transition from adulthood to childhood
- The period of transition from childhood to old age
What is Adam's apple?
What is Adam's apple?
- A growth hormone secreted by the pituitary gland
- A protruding part of the throat seen in boys at puberty due to a larger voice box (correct)
- A thyroid gland disorder in boys at puberty
- A fruit that boys eat during puberty
What does the pituitary gland do?
What does the pituitary gland do?
- Controls the functioning of all other glands and secretes hormones such as growth hormone (correct)
- Regulates the body's metabolism and energy levels
- Produces adrenaline and regulates fight or flight response
- Secretes insulin and regulates blood sugar levels
Where do endocrine glands release hormones to reach?
Where do endocrine glands release hormones to reach?
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What do endocrine glands release into the bloodstream?
What do endocrine glands release into the bloodstream?
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Study Notes
Adolescence and Human Development
- Adolescence is the stage of human development that occurs between childhood and adulthood, characterized by significant physical, emotional, and psychological changes.
Anatomical Features
- Adam's apple, also known as the laryngeal prominence, is a visible bulge in the neck formed by the angle of the thyroid cartilage surrounding the larynx.
The Pituitary Gland
- The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for regulating various bodily functions, such as growth and development, metabolism, and reproductive processes.
Endocrine System Function
- Endocrine glands release hormones into the bloodstream, which then transport them to their target cells, tissues, or organs.
- The bloodstream is the primary pathway for endocrine glands to release hormones, allowing them to reach their intended destinations and exert their effects on the body.
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Test your knowledge about the physical and hormonal changes that occur during adolescence and puberty. Learn about endocrine glands and their hormones, as well as the development of secondary sexual characteristics.
