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What are 2 changes that happen to males and females during puberty?
Voice crack, pimples, mood swings, erections, breast growth, growth spurt, sexual feelings, hair, body odour, wet dreams ...
What is the general length of the menstrual cycle?
28 days
What is the male reproductive hormone?
Testosterone
What are 4 ways to reduce body odour?
Deodorant, brush teeth, shower regularly, loose clothing, change clothing after exercising, clean and washed clothes.
What are the two absorbency levels of pads?
Regular and super
What is the maximum amount of time a tampon should be left in?
8 hours
Where are the ovum (eggs) produced?
Ovaries
What are 2 changes that only happen to males during puberty
Voice drop
Erections
Facial hair
When might tampons be a better option than pads? Name 2 times
Sport and swimming
What does antiperspirant mean when it comes to deodarant?
Reduces sweating
What causes puberty to occur?
Hormonal changes in the body
What are 2 changes that only happen to females during puberty
Menstruation
Hips broaden
What are the two female hormones responsible for puberty
Oestrogen and progesterone
What tubes do the eggs go through to reach the uterus?
Fallopian tubes
What are the two things that can happen when an egg is released?
Menstruation and pregnancy
What causes a males voice to 'crack'/drop?
Vocal cords are growing thicker and longer
Name 3 places where hair starts to grow more during puberty
Facial hair, pubic hair and underarms
What are pimples caused by?
Increase of oil on the skin
What is puberty? (define)
the period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction
What is the name of the gland the sends out chemical messages to the rest of the body during puberty.
Pituitary gland
What are the 4 phases of menstruation?
Menstruation, follicular, ovulation, luteal
What is adolescence? (define)
the period following the onset of puberty during which a young person develops from a child into an adult.
Name 8 changes that occur during puberty to males, females or both
Voice crack, pimples, mood swings, erections, breast growth, growth spurt, sexual feelings, hair, body odour, wet dreams ...
What makes body odour smell?
When sweat mixes with bacteria on the skin
What are hormones? (define)
Substances in the body that help control processes (such as puberty)