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What contributes to the formation of the sexual self?
What contributes to the formation of the sexual self?
Sexual identity, orientation, and behavior.
What are the physiological aspects of sexual response?
What are the physiological aspects of sexual response?
Stages of sexual arousal, desire, and satisfaction.
What happens if an egg is fertilized with a sperm carrying the X-chromosome?
What happens if an egg is fertilized with a sperm carrying the X-chromosome?
At what age does puberty typically start in girls?
At what age does puberty typically start in girls?
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What physical changes occur during the first stage of puberty in boys?
What physical changes occur during the first stage of puberty in boys?
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In the third stage of puberty for girls, the first menstrual period may begin and _______ discharge can occur.
In the third stage of puberty for girls, the first menstrual period may begin and _______ discharge can occur.
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At what age do boys typically experience a growth spurt during puberty?
At what age do boys typically experience a growth spurt during puberty?
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In the final stages of puberty, breast development is complete in girls.
In the final stages of puberty, breast development is complete in girls.
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The stage of development when ovulation becomes regular and full height is reached in girls occurs between ages _______.
The stage of development when ovulation becomes regular and full height is reached in girls occurs between ages _______.
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Study Notes
Sexual Development
- Sexual development in the embryo and fetus is determined by the sperm's chromosome.
- A sperm carrying an X chromosome will result in female development (ovaries).
- A sperm carrying a Y chromosome will result in male development (testes).
- Puberty is a period of rapid physical and sexual development. It begins at different ages for boys and girls.
Puberty Stages in Girls
- Stage 1 (Age 8 to 11): Ovaries enlarge and begin hormone production, no visible development yet.
- Stage 2 (Age 8 to 14): Breast development begins, pubic hair may appear, and growth in height and weight occur.
- Stage 3 (Age 9 to 15): Breasts continue to grow, pubic hair becomes courser and darker, and whitish discharge may occur in the vagina. The first menstrual period (menarche) may begin.
- Stage 4 (Age 10 to 16): Aureoles become darker and may separate into little mounds, pubic hair begins a triangular pattern, and ovulation starts.
- Stage 5 (Age 12 to 19): Full height is reached, ovulation becomes regular, pubic hair is fully grown, and breasts are fully developed.
Puberty Stages in Boys
- Stage 1 (Age 9 to 12): Male hormones become active, a growth spurt begins, no visible development yet.
- Stage 2 (Age 9 to 15): Increase in height, body shape changes, muscle tissue development, and the development of pubic hair occur.
- Stage 3 (Age 11 to 16): Penis starts to grow in length, pubic hair becomes darker, facial hair appears, the voice begins to change.
- Stage 4 (Age 11 to 17): Penis grows in width, testicles and scrotum continue to grow, underarm and facial hair growth, first fertile ejaculation.
- Stage 5 (Age 14 to 18): Full adult height is reached, pubic hair and genitals look like an adult man's, and shaving is necessary.
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This quiz covers the stages of sexual development in both embryos and fetuses, focusing particularly on puberty stages for girls. It explores the hormonal changes and physical transformations that occur during this critical period of growth, highlighting the timeline of development from childhood to adulthood.
