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21 Cards in this Set
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A period of rapid physical growth and sexual maturation is known as ?
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Puberty
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The sequence of physcial changes in puberty are ?, but ? varies and typically lasts 3-5yrs.
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universal,
timing |
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The age range for puberty is anywhere between ?-? yrs old
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8-15
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?'s start puberty earlier than ?'s. Ovaries increase production of estrogen and progesterone at about age ? and testes increase production of testosterone about age ?
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girls,
boys, 9, 9.5 |
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Girls have their peak height spurt at around age ? and boys at age ?
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11.5,
13 |
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Menarche and Spermarche start at about the same time for boys and girls around age ?
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12.5
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Voice changes in girls takes place at around age ? for girls and ? for boys.
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14,
15 |
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The term for a girls first period is ? It signals that ovulation has begun, although it is often ? for a few years.
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menarche,
irregular |
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The term for a boys first ejaculation, which signals viable sperm production is ?
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Spermarche
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Puberty begins with a signal from the ? to the ? gland which releases two hormones ? and ? to the ? glands(HPA axis) and gonads.
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hypothalamus,
pituitary, Growth hormone and Gonadotropin releasing hormone, adrenal |
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regulation of temp, thirst, hunger, hormones, emotions, and aggressive behavior is done by the ?
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hypothalamus
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Growth spurts are controlled by the ? gland
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pituitary
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The ? glands signal the gonads to release testosterone and estrodiol, which is when sperm and egg production begin.
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adrenal
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↓ testosterone in women = ↓ ? drive
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sexual
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? is responsible for breast, uterus, and bone development.
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estradiol
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? influence mood and thought.
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hormones
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any of the body structures directly concerned in reproduction, such as the testes, ovaries, and external genitalia are the ? sexual characteristics.
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primary
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? sex characteristics refer to the physical traits that develop during puberty and signal sexual maturity. Among the examples are the development of breasts, growing of armpit hair, pubic hair, and facial hair, body odor, voice changes and these are not necessary for ?
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Secondary,
reproduction |
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Early maturing girls are at higher risk of being ?/?, early ? activity, ? disorders, and early ? abuse.
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teased/bullied,
sexual, eating, substance |
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? has more of an impact when talking with a daughter about maturational matters.
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Dad
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Early maturing boys are at higher risk of ?, breaking the ?, ? and ? from relationships, and earlier ?
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rebellion,
law, stress, depression, dating |
