Grade 5 Physical Education: Growth and Development during Adolescence
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What changes occur in the brain during adolescence?

  • Greater efficiency and effectiveness, increased connectivity among brain regions (correct)
  • A decrease in efficiency and effectiveness
  • A loss of executive function
  • A complete restructuring of the brain's regions
  • What is a result of uneven bone and muscle development during maturation?

  • Improved coordination
  • Changes in coordination (correct)
  • Complete loss of coordination
  • No impact on coordination
  • What is a physical change that occurs during adolescence due to maturation?

  • Bones growing faster than muscles (correct)
  • No growth in bones and muscles
  • Muscles growing faster than bones
  • Equal growth rate of bones and muscles
  • What is an aspect of maturation that involves awareness of?

    <p>The interconnectedness of physical, cognitive, and behavioural changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique to each individual during maturation?

    <p>The way individuals think of themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of maturation in the body?

    <p>Changes occur at different rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the changes that occur in the brain during adolescence?

    <p>Changes in the frontal lobe, prefrontal cortex, and executive function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do most adolescents typically reach their full height?

    <p>Between 14-18 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of uneven bone and muscle development during adolescence?

    <p>Impaired coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of maturation and adolescence?

    <p>A process that is different for every individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the physical changes that occur during adolescence?

    <p>Muscle growth and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of rapid bone growth during adolescence?

    <p>Increased height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of maturation in individuals?

    <p>A unique process that occurs at different times and tempos for each individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which age range does the brain develop rapidly?

    <p>Between age 2-7 and 13-17</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of maturation in the brain?

    <p>Increased ability to retain and process information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the brain reach its biggest size?

    <p>Between age 11-14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the adolescent brain?

    <p>It is still developing, but not growing in size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of cognitive changes during maturation?

    <p>Enhanced critical-thinking and decision-making skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

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