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What is puberty?
What is puberty?
- The process of aging
- A childhood stage
- A stage of life that prepares the body for reproduction (correct)
- The time when one stops growing
When does puberty begin?
When does puberty begin?
Years before there are any outward signs
What organ starts puberty?
What organ starts puberty?
The brain
What are hormones?
What are hormones?
What hormone in males is triggered by puberty?
What hormone in males is triggered by puberty?
What hormone in females is triggered by puberty?
What hormone in females is triggered by puberty?
What changes occur in females during puberty?
What changes occur in females during puberty?
What changes occur in males during puberty?
What changes occur in males during puberty?
What hormone is responsible for growth?
What hormone is responsible for growth?
Why do girls grow sooner than boys?
Why do girls grow sooner than boys?
How do boys catch up in growth during puberty?
How do boys catch up in growth during puberty?
What is the hormone responsible for sex drive?
What is the hormone responsible for sex drive?
What does testosterone do for females?
What does testosterone do for females?
What is a menstrual cycle?
What is a menstrual cycle?
What are the female organs responsible for housing sex cells?
What are the female organs responsible for housing sex cells?
What are the male organs responsible for housing sex cells?
What are the male organs responsible for housing sex cells?
At what time do hormone levels surge?
At what time do hormone levels surge?
What type of behavior usually results with excess testosterone?
What type of behavior usually results with excess testosterone?
What happens to females when estrogen levels are low?
What happens to females when estrogen levels are low?
What is the purpose of underarm hair?
What is the purpose of underarm hair?
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Study Notes
Puberty Overview
- Puberty is the stage of life leading to reproductive maturity.
- Begins years before visible changes in the body.
Initiation of Puberty
- The brain is the initiating organ for puberty.
- Hormones play a critical role as chemical messengers in the body.
Key Hormones
- Testosterone is triggered in males during puberty.
- Estrogen is the primary hormone triggered in females.
Changes During Puberty
- In females: increases in height and weight, development of pubic and armpit hair, breast development, onset of menstruation, and widening of hips.
- In males: increases in height and weight, development of pubic and armpit hair, increased body hair, and a deeper voice.
Hormonal Effects
- Estrogen is responsible for growth in both sexes and is why girls typically grow sooner than boys.
- Boys can catch up in growth due to their ability to convert excess testosterone into estrogen.
- Testosterone is linked to increased sex drive in both males and females.
Female Reproductive System
- Ovaries are the organs in females responsible for housing sex cells.
- The menstrual cycle involves shedding the uterine lining to prepare for possible fertilization.
Male Reproductive System
- Testes are the organs in males responsible for housing sex cells.
Hormonal Patterns
- Hormone levels, including testosterone and estrogen, surge at night.
- Aggression can result from excess testosterone levels.
Physical Changes and Conditions
- Low estrogen levels in females can lead to acne.
- Underarm hair serves dual purposes of attracting a mate and aiding in sweat regulation.
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