Secondary Sex Characteristics in Puberty

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Which of the following is a secondary sexual characteristic typically observed in boys during puberty?

Facial hair (correct)

Wider hips

Breast growth

Egg cell maturation

Wider hips are a secondary sexual characteristic that primarily develops in boys during puberty.

False (B)

What happens to the penis and testicles during male puberty?

They enlarge

Girls experience _______ growth as a primary secondary sexual characteristic during puberty.

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Match the following secondary sexual characteristics with the corresponding gender:

Facial Hair = Boys Wider Hips = Girls Muscular Physique = Boys Breast Growth = Girls Signup and view all the answers

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Welke van de volgende beweringen over hormonen is niet correct?

Hormonen beïnvloeden alle organen en weefsels in het lichaam. (C) Signup and view all the answers

De hypofyse, gelegen aan de basis van de hersenen, speelt een cruciale rol in de werking van geslachtsorganen.

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Welke twee belangrijke geslachthormonen worden genoemd in de tekst?

Testosteron en oestrogeen Signup and view all the answers

Tijdens de puberteit beginnen de testes en eierstokken geslachts______ te produceren, die fysieke veranderingen in het lichaam veroorzaken.

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Testosteron = Mannelijk geslachtshormoon Oestrogeen = Vrouwelijk geslachtshormoon Hypofyse = Klier aan de basis van de hersenen Puberteit = Ontwikkelingsperiode die leidt tot volwassenheid Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Secondary Sexual Characteristics in Boys

Physical traits that develop during puberty in boys, including facial hair, deeper voice, and increased muscle mass.

Secondary Sexual Characteristics in Girls

Physical traits that develop during puberty in girls, such as breast growth and wider hips.

Facial Hair

Growth of hair on the face, such as beards and mustaches, commonly seen in boys during puberty.

Egg Cell Maturation

The process during puberty where female reproductive cells develop and become ready for fertilization.

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Hormonal Changes

Biological processes during puberty that trigger the development of secondary sexual characteristics in both boys and girls.

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Study Notes

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Secondary sex characteristics develop during puberty
These characteristics are influenced by hormones
Characteristics may be male, female, or a mix
Examples include facial hair (males), breast growth (females), broader hips (females), and deeper voice (males).
Secondary sex characteristics can vary significantly between individuals.
Some individuals may exhibit a combination of characteristics

Puberty and Hormones

Puberty is triggered by hormones
Hormones influence the development of secondary sex characteristics
The mix of hormones can result in a combination of characteristics
A person may not discover they're intersex until puberty.
Hormones are produced by various organs, including the testes and ovaries
The pituitary gland plays a large role in regulating the release of hormones involved
The interaction of different hormones can lead to a mix of secondary sexual characteristics

Location of the Pituitary Gland

The pituitary gland is located in the brain
The pituitary gland plays a role in hormone release during puberty.
The pituitary gland is part of the endocrine system.

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Explore the fascinating changes that occur during puberty, including the development of secondary sex characteristics influenced by hormones. Understand how these changes can differ between males, females, and intersex individuals, as well as the role of the pituitary gland in hormone release. This quiz will test your knowledge of these vital biological concepts.