18 Questions
What distinguishes boys and girls based on the text?
Development of breasts in girls
What is the role of sex hormones in adolescent development?
Controlling secondary sexual characters
Which organ secretes sex hormones in boys and girls?
Pituitary gland
How do the changes in an adolescent's body make them different from before?
Development of secondary sexual characters
What is the primary function of the testes and ovaries during puberty?
Produce gametes
How do sex hormones influence the male and female body during adolescence?
Affect secondary sexual characteristics
What causes the voice of boys to become hoarse during adolescence?
Growth of the larynx
Which hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics like facial hair in boys and breasts in girls?
Estrogen
What controls the onset of puberty and maturity of reproductive parts in humans?
Hormones released by the pituitary gland
During adolescence, what causes the appearance of facial hair (moustache and beard) in boys?
Secretion of growth hormone
What is the main factor that triggers growth in height observed in children during adolescence?
Secretion of growth hormone
Which gland secretes hormones that play a vital role in the onset of puberty and regulation of reproductive organs?
Pituitary gland
During adolescence, what is the most notable change that marks puberty?
Growth in height
What is one of the most visible secondary sexual characteristics in boys during puberty?
Hairy growth above the lips
Which statement is true regarding the onset of puberty in girls compared to boys?
Girls experience puberty earlier than boys.
What signifies the end of puberty in adolescents?
Attainment of reproductive maturity
Which part of the body experiences the most significant changes during adolescence?
Reproductive organs
What is one common sign of adolescence mentioned in the text apart from growth spurt and changes in physical appearance?
'Teenagers' being called 'adolescents'
Test your knowledge on the changes in thinking and development that occur during adolescence. Explore how independence, self-consciousness, and intellectual growth shape the adolescent experience.
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