Human Reproduction and Sexual Development
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What is the fundamental sex considered in the context of human reproduction?

  • Non-binary
  • Female (correct)
  • Male
  • Intersex
  • At what stage does puberty occur in human development?

  • At birth
  • During adolescence (correct)
  • After reaching adulthood
  • In old age
  • What initiates the cascade of factors for an individual to become male?

  • Exposure to estrogen
  • A single gene on the female X chromosome
  • Exposure to progesterone
  • A single gene on the male Y chromosome (correct)
  • When does the development of the reproductive system begin after fertilization?

    <p>One month after fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of puberty in terms of physical characteristics and reproductive capacity?

    <p>Different physical characteristics for boys and girls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens inside the mother's womb after fertilization until the child reaches puberty?

    <p>Rapid reproductive development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first external sign of puberty in girls?

    <p>Breast development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do boys reach their full adult height?

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

    What may be present for some girls between the ages 11-16 as a sign of puberty?

    <p>Facial hair on upper lip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does ovulation become regular for girls during puberty?

    <p>12-19</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the scrotum and testicles during puberty in boys?

    <p>Continued growth and separation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an erogenous zone?

    <p>Areas sensitive to stimuli and sexually exciting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary erotic stimulus for the skin?

    <p>Erogenous zones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes visible signs of development in boys' puberty at around ages 9-12?

    <p>(Penis) growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the cascade of factors for an individual to become male?

    <p>Exposure to a single gene on the male Y chromosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first stage at which individuals become sexually mature?

    <p>Puberty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary sex considered in the context of human reproduction?

    <p>Female</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does rapid reproductive development occur?

    <p>Soon after fertilization of an egg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the development of the reproductive system after fertilization?

    <p>Fertilization of an egg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do boys and girls experience similar hormonal processes?

    <p>During puberty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At approximately what age do boys reach their full adult height?

    <p>16-18 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first external sign of puberty in girls?

    <p>Development of breasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical age at which the first menstrual period begins in girls?

    <p>11-14 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do the ovaries enlarge and hormone production starts in girls?

    <p>8-11 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of puberty is characterized by the presence of whitish discharge from the vagina in girls?

    <p>Stage 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the voice during puberty in boys?

    <p>Changes and deepens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In boys' puberty, what indicates that the penis starts to grow in length?

    <p>&quot;Man-like&quot; shape of the genital region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do girls typically achieve full height and regular ovulation during puberty?

    <p>12-19 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical changes occur in boys between the ages of 9-15 during puberty?

    <p>&quot;Man-like&quot; shape of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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