this system becomes fully engaged and active during the onset of puberty
What is the endocrine system?
100
The onset of the biological changes associated with puberty is unique to the individual, but is likely to occur between these ages.
What are nine and sixteen?
100
Oil glands become more active during puberty, excess oil combined with dead skin often result in a minor infection know as this.
What is a pimple?
100
This is usually a major concern for adolescents, as illustrated through their frequent need to inspect themselves in the mirror.
What is body image?
100
Young adolescents need to move frequently as a result of this, so adults should allow and tolerate poor posture.
What are abundant energy and hormone fluctuations?
200
The hypothalamus works with this endocrine gland to control all the endocrine organs
What is the pituitary gland?
200
This condition occurs when adolescent girls and women stop menstruating as a result of a loss of a substantial percentage of body fat.
What is amenorrhea?
200
This percentage of young adolescents eat the recommended amount, five servings, of fruits and vegetables per day.
What is twenty percent?
200
One aspect of a young person's appearance that receives much attention because it is something they feel is within their control is this.
What is their hair?
200
The best way to help young people through their "awkward stage" is to expect accidents and try to minimize this.
What is their aftermath?
300
The adrenal glands manufacture this hormone that enables quick surges of energy and strength.
What is adrenaline?
300
During adolescence, the last three vertebrae fuse together to form the tailbone, explaining why young adolescents often fidget and can not sit in one spot for an extended time, in a process know as this.
What is Ossification?
300
This is the odorless moisture produced from the sweat glands, which become more active during adolescence.
What is perspiration?
300
Some consider it an advantage for males to mature early because this is usual won through physical strength as displayed through athletics.
What is social status?
300
Adults should avoid comparing adolescents to their peers as they try to form this.
What is their personal identity?
400
These glands are stimulated by the pituitary to create the growth of sexual traits in both males and females.
What are gonads?
400
Skeletal development outpaces muscular growth during adolescence, making young adolescents more susceptible to these.
What are fractures?
400
These two senses are also effected by body growth, parents have claimed to notice nearsightedness and a decline in auditory ability because of it.
What are sight and hearing?
400
This makes adolescent girls more vulnerable to serious health problems and risky behaviors such as smoking, drinking, depression, and eating disorders.
What is early development?
400
In order to provide students with ample and healthy choices when in comes to this, parents should monitor their child's eating habits.
What is nutrition?
500
This gland is located in the throat and is responsible for physical growth.
What is the thyroid gland?
500
This is one reason why middle school students might complain about having to take notes and complete lengthy written assignments.
What is rapid growth?
500
Adolescent girls often have relationships like those they read about in novels or those they see in the media. Adolescent boys often have relationships driven by these instincts.
What are carnal?
500
Puberty can inevitably cause some anxiety for teens, but being informed about what to expect can be reassuring. These people are often the best source of information for adolescents regarding puberty.
Who are parents?
500
Adults should encourage young people to not be afraid to do this when is comes to their curiosity about puberty.