Hormonal Changes and Puberty
Skeletal and Muscular Development
Puberty and Other Biological Functions
Psychological Implications of Puberty
Implications for Parents and Teachers
100
Pea-sized organ that regulates the other endocrine glands. Often referred to as the "master gland."
What is the pituitary gland
100
Time when the majority of the body's skeletal and muscular growth occurs.
What is adolescence.
100
Another name for the oil glands that become more active during puberty.
What are sebaceous glands.
100
Adolesecents' frequent usage of mirrors indicates that this is one of their major concerns.
What is body image.
100
Stage of life that is often said to be "awkward."
What is early adolescence.
200
Part of the brain that works with the pituitary gland to control the other endocrine glands.
What is the hypothalamus.
200
These grow faster than muscle, they are not protected by large sheets of muscle in adolescents, making them more prone to fractures.
What are bones
200
One in five young adolescents skips this meal.
What is breakfast.
200
This is closely linked with how satisfied young people are with their personal appearances.
What is self-esteem.
200
These often make adolescents feel like they need to move frequently.
What are hormones.
300
Gland located in the throat that produces hormones responsible for physical growth.
What is the thyroid gland.
300
Name for the process of the fusing of the vertebra.
What is Ossification.
300
Research indicates that poor eating habits developed during adolescence were correlated to this, in adulthood.
What is obesity.
300
It is advantageous for males to mature early since much of their social status and self confidence is dependent on this.
What are athletics.
300
While changing for physical education classes, teachers should respect adolescent modesty and need for this.
What is privacy.
400
Creates the sexual traits of the maturing male and female.
What are the gonads.
400
The number of bones fused together to form the adult tailbone, or coccyx.
What is three.
400
These glands become more active during puberty, requiring adolescents to pay closer attention to personal hygiene.
What are sweat glands.
400
Adolescents view society's portrayal of the "perfect" body shape and personal image through this.
What is the media.
400
Youngsters often link their self perception to this.
What is physical appearance.
500
Glands that sit atop each kidney.
What are the adrenal glands.
500
Another name for the tailbone.
What is the coccyx.
500
Pimples are caused by clogging these with oil and dead skin.
What are pores.
500
Development that could make young boys and girls more likely to engage in risky behaviors during middle school and high school.
What is early development.
500
People that adolescents should never be compared to.
What are peers and siblings.
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