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Puberty
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Puberty

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What happens to the male sex organs during puberty?

  • The testes and penis develop completely (correct)
  • The penis decreases in size
  • The testes stop producing sperms
  • The testes shrink in size
  • What occurs in girls during puberty?

  • Ovaries stop releasing mature eggs
  • Ovaries enlarge and eggs begin to mature (correct)
  • Ovaries transform into testes
  • Ovaries decrease in size
  • What is a common change in an adolescent's way of thinking?

  • They become less self-conscious
  • They become less independent and self-conscious
  • They become less intellectual
  • They become more independent and self-conscious (correct)
  • What happens to the brain's capacity for learning during adolescence?

    <p>The brain has the greatest capacity for learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may an adolescent feel insecure about?

    <p>Trying to adjust to the changes in the body and mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the male sex organs during puberty?

    <p>The testes and penis develop completely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs in girls' bodies during puberty?

    <p>Ovaries enlarge and eggs begin to mature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of intellectual development during adolescence?

    <p>Adolescents tend to spend considerable time thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may adolescents feel while trying to adjust to changes in the body and mind?

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

    What happens to the brain's capacity for learning during adolescence?

    <p>It has the greatest capacity for learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Physical Changes During Puberty

    • In males, sex organs mature and become capable of producing sperm, enabling them to fertilize an egg.
    • In girls, puberty brings about the onset of menstruation, and their reproductive system matures, preparing them for potential pregnancy.

    Cognitive Development During Adolescence

    • A common change in an adolescent's way of thinking is the development of more logical and abstract thought patterns.
    • The brain's capacity for learning increases during adolescence, allowing individuals to absorb and process more information.

    Emotional Changes During Adolescence

    • Adolescents may feel insecure about their changing bodies, emotional ups and downs, and uncertain identities.
    • During this period, they may experience anxiety, self-consciousness, and emotional turmoil while trying to adjust to the changes in their body and mind.

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    Test your knowledge of human puberty with this quiz. Explore the development of sex organs, hormonal changes, and the impact on the skin. Understand the key physiological changes that occur during this crucial stage of development.

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