Young Adolescents Need to Know About Their Development
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In the endocrine system, this gland influences body growth, and is considered the "chief".
What is the pituitary gland.
100
This is a major factor in influencing the onset of puberty.
What is heredity.
100
A condition in which 25% of young adolescents have an inability to focus properly on distant objects.
What is nearsightedness or myopia
100
This is usually a big area of concern for adolescents.
What is body image.
100
This is typically the best source of information for adolescents.
What are parents.
200
Skeletal and muscular growth are largely controlled by this gland.
What is the thyroid gland.
200
The point at which a young teen has developed the biological potential to reproduce.
What is sexual maturation.
200
This mineral is essential for proper bone development, and important for warding off osteoporosis later in life.
What is calcium.
200
This is closely linked with how satisfied young adolescents are with their personal appearance.
What is self-esteem.
200
This is also another source that plays an important role in educating students about developmental issues.
What is a school.
300
These are stimulated by the pituitary to create sexual traits of the maturing male and female.
What are the gonads.
300
Girls tend to hit their growth spurt at this age, while boys are at this age.
What is 10-12 girls, 12-14 boys.
300
This organization states that one in five adolescents typically skips breakfast, arguably the most important meal of the day.
What is the Centers for Chronic Disease Prevention.
300
Many early-developing females tend to become short and stocky by late adolescence, also called
What is endomorphic
300
Just because a teen looks like an adult, doesn't mean that they are ready for adult _________
What is responsibility
400
The male reproductive cell that produces sperm
What are the testes.
400
The process of the fusing of the vertebra.
What is ossification.
400
Glands concentrated under the arms, in the groin, and on the feet help to create a warm and moist environment for odor, causing bacteria to grow.
What are sweat glands.
400
Many late-developing females tend to become tall and lean by late adolescence, also called
What is ectomorphic.
400
Adults should avoid this when talking about puberty with adolescents.
What are comparisons to peers/sibilings
500
Puberty is likely to occur between these ages.
What is 9-16.
500
A condition where females who are on strict diets or are under stringent physical training regimens and lose a substantial amount of body fat will often stop menstruating.
What is amenorrhea.
500
Girls typically have an idealized view of a relationship with a boy in the middle grades, portrayed and presented from this source.
What is the media.
500
This is often a basis for peer selection, social image, and romantic appeal.
What is physical appearance.
500
Adolescents should always be encouraged to do this.