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Endocrinesystem |
Produces,circulates, and regulates hormone levels in the body |
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bio/psycho/social/cultural map |
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Hypothalamus= |
regulatesthe pituitary gland (gate keeper) links the endocrine system with thenervous system. Sympathetic/parasympathetic. Let's you know when youare in trouble or need to be aroused. Plays a role inhunger/thirst/sleep etc. |
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Pituitary= |
Most important.Controls all the other glands. Hormone MVP HGH(human growth hormone) plays vital role in adolescence. Body growth,cell growth, proteins and fats. Oxycontin isproduced by pituitary gland and plays vital roll in child birth.Let's the mom and babies body know it's when to be born. That'swhat's supposed to give that first bonding moment. Supposed to bevery good for stressful situations promotes seeking connection withothers during stressful moments. |
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Penal gland= |
Seatof consciousness where we have our highest access to highest function(empathy, enlightenment etc.) produces melatonine(regulates sleep). Important for adolescence because duringadolescence they need a lot of sleep because their frontal lobe isstill developing. |
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Thyroid= |
Howwe use and store energy (metabolism) howmotivated you are physically. Internal thermostat when sweat glandsare stimulated. |
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Thymus= |
Helpsbuild resistance to disease, produces white bloods cells which fightoff infection. |
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Adrenal glands= |
fight or flight, control the release cortisol(job is to wake upthe body, alerts the body to threat and heightens your five senses)and adrenaline(mobilizes body, sending blood, glucose, and oxygen for endurance andstrength). Regulates blood pressure. |
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Pancreas= |
Digestionof proteins, fats, carbs, glucose is one of the main things that helpdevelopment of brain. Produces insulin. |
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Ovaries/ testes= |
Responsiblefor reproduction and primary sex characteristics (secondaryis physical and able to see) |
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Puberty |
Period of lifespan inwhich an individual becomes capable of sexual reproductionHormonesregulated by the endocrine system lead to physical changesNo newhormones are produced and no new bodily systems develop at puberty |
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Primary and secondary sex characteristics |
Primary=Hormones,internal reproductive organs Secondary=physical outward, penis, vagina, pubic hair, sweat glands, etc. Boys=1ststage (growth of testes and scrotum) 2ndstage( pubic hair before it's course and curly) facial hair and skinchanges happen later in puberty. Slight changes in breast developmentin some boys to various degrees. Girls= 1ststage (elevation of breasts, appearance of pubic hair, nipple orbreast bud develop regardless of breast size. Internal of breast iswhat matters) 2nd(clitoris and labia get bigger and swell during puberty. Specificallyjust for arousal and pleasure not reproduction) |
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Growth Spurts |
Average female growth spurt is 2years earlier than average male. Adolescentgrowth spurt Rapidacceleration in growth (height and weight)Simultaneousrelease of growth hormones, thyroid hormones, and androgens Peak heightvelocity (time that adolescent is growing most quickly) |
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Psychosocial Impact of EarlyMaturation: Girls |
Difficulties with: Maturational deviance hypothesisDevelopmental readiness hypothesisCultural and contextual factors (valuing thinner bodytypes) Popularity with boysCons of earlymaturationHeavier and shorter stature later in lifePrecocious sexual activity, lowered self-image, higherrates of depression, eating disorders, anxiety, social anxietyVictims of rumors and gossip |
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Start and end times of puberty for boys and girls |
girls start aprox 2 years earlier. girls bodies develop before fully able to reproduce. even after menarchy. Boys are able to reproduce as soon as their first ejaculation. |
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Psychosocial Impact of Early Maturation: Boys |
Pros of earlymaturationPopularity, better self-esteemCons of earlymaturation More drug and alcohol use, delinquency, precocioussexual activity, greater impact of victimization/being bulliedA few studies have found elevated rates of depressionand anxiety amongMore intense temper tantrums and depression duringpuberty |
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Health risks duringpuberty and during adolescence |
Eating disorders, obesity, depression, asthma. 45% of teen deaths due to car accidents and otherunintentional injuriesLess experienced behind the wheelMore likely to take driving risks27% of teen deaths due to homicide and suicide if (m |
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Different types ofthinking and cognition changes during adolescence |
(1) Think about possibilities (2) Think about abstract concepts (3) Think about thinking (metacognition) (4) Think in multiple dimensions (5) See knowledge as relative (relativism) |
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Adolescent egocentrism, personal fable, imaginary audience |
Feel as though they are always on stage, everyone is watching their every move, can add to self-consciousness. Experiences are uniqueNothing bad can happen to them because they are special |
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Brain changes,specifically the limbic system and frontal cortex |
Plasticity, Synapses |
