Biological Functions of Puberty
Timing and Physical Changes of Puberty
Hormonal Changes during Puberty
Psychological Implications
Potpourri
100
The most important melas of the day for adolescents
What is breakfast?
100
This biological event can occur as early as 9 or as late as 16
What is puberty?
100
Produced by the male gonads
What is sperm?
100
Adolescent concern prompting teachers to place mirrors in the classroom
What is body image?
100
Gender which incurs growth spurt at an earlier age
What is female?
200
A lack of this nutrient during adolescense can lead to osteoporosis later in life
What is calcium?
200
A major factor that influences the onset of puberty
What is heredity?
200
Gland that influences body growth and referred to as master gland
What is pituitary?
200
People that can provide information and reassurance to teens
Who are parents and teachers?
200
An exciting, but confusing life stage
What is early adolescense?
300
Substance that clogs pores and creates pimples
What is oil?
300
Race that tends to experience puberty at an earlier age
What is African American?
300
Hormone that regulates male characteristics such as voice changes
What is testosterone?
300
The _________ developing adolescent tends to engage in risky behaviors
What is early?
300
Common injuries on the rise in adolescent population
What are sports related overuse?
400
Body organ that increases in weight during puberty
What is heart?
400
Process causing fidgety behaviors in adolescents
What is ossification?
400
The female version of testosterone
What is estradiol?
400
Behavior that some might find to be amusing and is a common stage in early adolescense
What is awkward?
400
Glands that are more active in teens than children
What are sweat glands?
500
Many adolescents lack this capacity related to intimate physical relationships
What is emotional?
500
Disruption in menstrual cycles caused by strict diets
What is amenorrhea?
500
It controls skeletal and muscular growth
What is the thyroid?
500
Problem resulting from physical changes associated with puberty
What is anxiety?
500
Developmental changes that receive most attention during puberty
What are physical changes?
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