Hormonal Changes and Puberty
Factors that Influence the Onset of Puberty
Puberty and Other Biological Functions
Psychological Implications
Young Adolescents need to know about their development
100
A period of rapid physical maturation involving hormonal and bodily changes, including sexual maturation.
What is puberty?
100
A major factor that tend to influence the arrival of puberty.
What is heredity?
100
What percent of young teens consume the recommended allotment of five servings of fruit and vegetables per day?
What is 20%
100
Usually a major concern for young adolescents. Consisting of a preoccupation with their appearance.
What is body image?
100
Early adolescene is often accompanied by this.
What is an awkward stage
200
This system becomes fully engaged and active during the onset of puberty.
What is Endocrine system?
200
The age span most adolescent girls typically begin their growth spurt.
What is 10-12 years?
200
One in how many young adolescents typically skip breakfast?
What is 5?
200
This is also closely linked with how satisfied young adolescents are with their personal appearance.
What is Self-Esteem
200
Generally the best source of information since they know their own child.
What are parents?
300
Often referred to as the master gland
What is Pituitary?
300
The age most adolescent boys typically begin their growth spurt.
What is 12-14 years
300
Poor eating patterns developed during childhood and adolescents are highly correlated with this adulthood problem.
What is obesity?
300
The timing of this is another arena of development that impact young adolescents psychologically.
What is puberty?
300
In addition to parents, this institution plays an important role in educating students about important developmental issues.
What are public schools
400
The chronological age span for puberty
What is 9-16 years
400
The point at which a young teen has developed the biological potential to reproduce.
What is sexual maturation?
400
As young adolescents reach puberty, more care need to be exercised about cleanliness and personal _____________.
What is hygiene?
400
This may place a male student at a greater risk for early tobacco, alcohol, and drug use as well as other dangerous behaviors.
What is early maturation?
400
When parents and responsible adults do not take this responsibility seriously, young teens will rely on the misinformation shared by these people.
What are peers?
500
plays a key role in the physical development and behavior of adolescents.
What is adrenal gland
500
Fusing of the vertebra.
What is Ossification?
500
The three key points of Puberty and other biological functions are Nutrition, hygiene, and ______________.
What is sexuality?
500
This term is used to describe early maturing females who become short and stocky.
What is endomorphic?
500
Young adolescents have a fear of being viewed as this from his or her peers.
What is different?
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