Puberty and Physical Development

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Which of the following is NOT a sign of puberty for females?

  • First Menstrual cycle
  • Voice begins to deepen (correct)
  • Widening of the Hip
  • Brest development

At what age does puberty tend to start in females ?

  • 8-13 years (correct)
  • 11-16 years
  • 10-15 years
  • 9-14 years

What is a sign of puberty for males?

  • First Menstrual cycle
  • Underarm and pubic hair grow (correct)
  • Widening of the Hip
  • None of them

What physical changes occur during puberty in both sexes?

<p>Increase in body weight and height (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a positive impact on teenagers' behavior mentioned in the text?

<p>Improvement in school attendance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Puberty tends to start earlier in males than in females.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The heart rate decrease during puberty

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prefrontal cortex experiences big changes in emotional processing during puberty.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Teenagers do not understand the implications of the decisions they make.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Growth during puberty includes a decrease in body weight and height.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Peer influence and acceptance have no impact on teenagers.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Myelination in the prefrontal area decreases during puberty.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Physical changes during puberty include a decrease in muscle mass.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rapid growth and sexual development occur at the end of puberty.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Brest development is a sign of puberty for males.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Puberty in Females

  • Puberty tends to start in females around a certain age (not specified)
  • Signs of puberty for females include breast development (not applicable to males)

Puberty in Males

  • A sign of puberty for males is not breast development (it's a sign for females)
  • Other signs of puberty for males are not specified in the text

Physical Changes During Puberty

  • Physical changes during puberty occur in both sexes and include rapid growth and sexual development
  • These changes do not include a decrease in body weight and height, or a decrease in muscle mass

Brain Development During Puberty

  • The prefrontal cortex experiences significant changes in emotional processing during puberty
  • Myelination in the prefrontal area does not decrease during puberty

Teenage Behavior and Development

  • Teenagers do understand the implications of the decisions they make (contrary to the statement)
  • Peer influence and acceptance have a positive impact on teenagers' behavior
  • The heart rate does not decrease during puberty

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