Hormones & The Brain
This hormone is a key driver of many changes in males during puberty.
What is testosterone?
This common puberty change causes increased height in a short time.
What is a growth spurt?
Strong or changing feelings during puberty are often called this.
What are mood swings?
These are the male reproductive cells.
What are sperm?
Increased sweating during puberty can lead to this, which hygiene helps manage.
What is body odor?
This hormone is important for development of breasts and regulation of the menstrual cycle.
What is estrogen?
Hair that develops in new areas like underarms and around genitals is called this.
What is body hair (pubic/underarm hair)?
Wanting more independence from parents is an example of this type of change.
What is a social/emotional change?
This is the name for the female reproductive cells released during ovulation.
What are eggs (ova)?
This daily habit helps keep skin clean and reduce acne.
What is washing your face (or bathing regularly)?
These chemical messengers travel in the bloodstream to trigger changes in the body
What are hormones?
This skin condition can happen during puberty due to increased oil production.
What is acne?
This skill helps you manage strong emotions in a healthy way.
What is coping (or emotional regulation)?
This cycle prepares the body for possible pregnancy each month.
What is the menstrual cycle?
Brushing and flossing help prevent this common dental issue
What are cavities?
This part of the brain fires a lot during puberty and helps us regulate emotions and our stress response
what is the amygdala?
In males, this change involves the voice becoming deeper.
What is voice breaking/deepening?
Feeling concerned about how others see you is related to this concept
What is self-image (or self-esteem)?
This organ is where a fetus can develop during pregnancy.
What is the uterus?
Getting enough sleep is important because it helps with this during puberty.
What is growth and development (or overall health)?
This part of the brain starts puberty by signaling hormone release.
What is the hypothalamus?
This process in females involves the shedding of the uterine lining each month.
What is menstruation (a period)?
This brain area develops more slowly and is responsible for decision-making and impulse control.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This term describes the release of an egg from the ovary.
What is ovulation?
These products are used during menstruation to absorb blood.
What are pads or tampons?