Hormonal Changes
Timing/Order of Physical Changes
Onset of Puberty
Biology and Psychology of Puberty
Adolescents/Adult Knowledge of Puberty
100
Small organ about the size of a garden pea
What is the pituitary gland?
100
Wondering if "I am normal", and hiding a maturing body or wondering if I will ever "catch up."
What are adolscent concerns with early or late puberty?
100
Point at which a young teen has developed the biological potential to reproduce.
What is sexual maturation?
100
It takes a lot of energy to sustain and support physical growth.
Why is nutrition important for puberty?
100
Expect accidents and try to minimize their aftermath.
How should one deal with an adolescents "awkward stage?"
200
Gland that controls all other endocrine organs
What is the hypothalamus?
200
Period of time most likly to occur between the age of 9 and 20 for females and males.
What is puberty?
200
Growing two to four inches every year and gaining about eight to ten pounds in a three year span.
What is the growth spurt?
200
Sweat glands are more active, causing more perspirations which in turn provides a warm moist environments for odor causing bacteria.
What is the need for hygiene?
200
Knowledge of what to expect during purberty can reduce this situation.
What is anxiety?
300
A gland located in the throat that produces hormones responsible for physical growth.
What is the thyroid gland?
300
Genitals increase in size, appearance of straight and fine pubic hair and minor voice change.
What is the begining physical changes for boys in puberty?
300
Extremities growing faster than body, loss of coordination, regression in fine motor skills.
What are the symptoms of the growth spurt?
300
Not only knowing that there is a difference between boys and girls, but starting to have romantic interest.
What is sexuality?
300
Not wanting to change or shower in a large group or in a large open area.
What is adolescent modesty?
400
The female version of the gonads.
What are the ovaries?
400
Breast development, appearance of pubic hair and armpit hair.
What is the begining physical changes for females?
400
Bones growing faster than the muscular structures.
What is the skeletal vs. muscular difference during puberty?
400
Looking in the mirror constantly, paying close attention to ones hair, apperance, complextion and body build.
What is body image?
400
Avoid comparisons, recognize that physical appearance is linked to self-perception, encourage youngsters to ask questions.
What are some ways parents can help during puberty?
500
This sits on top of the kidney and manufactures a hormone that enables quick surges of energy and strength.
What are the adrenal glands?
500
Growth of body hair and major growth spurt signs.
What is a common stages of puberty for males and females?
500
The fusing together of the last three vertebrae bones to form the coccyx.
What is ossification?
500
When a adolescent starts and finishes puberty. Can cause issues if it is very early or very late or at a different rate from everyone else.
What is the timing of puberty?
500
"The worst part of being a teen is all the pressure to be skinny." "I never used to wear makeup. I do now to cover up my flaws."
What are the last two quotes from Adolescent Teens in Chapter 3.
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