body changes
what part of your body gets oily and can cause pimples during puberty?
your skin.
what hormone mainly causes puberty changes in boys?
testosterone
what is the organ where a baby can grow in females?
uterus.
about how often does a menstrual period happen? (days)
every 28 days
true or false: boys and girls can have acne during puberty?
true.
what type of hair starts growing under your arms during puberty?
body hair.
what hormone mainly causes puberty changes in girls?
estrogen.
what are the males reproductive cells called?
sperm.
what is the first day of your period considered in the menstrual cycle?
day 1.
true or false: only girls go through puberty?
false.
what causes your voice to get deeper during puberty? (especially boys)
larynx (growth of the voice box)
what tiny part of the brain signals the body to start puberty?
pituitary gland.
what are female reproductive cells called?
eggs or ova
what is happening when the body sheds the lining of the uterus?
menstruation (period)
what is one way to help with body odor during puberty?
use deodorant, shower daily
what body part often grows faster during puberty, making kids clumsy?
feet and hands.
what are hormones?
chemicals that send messages around the body.
what is the name of tubes that carry eggs from ovaries to uterus?
fallopian tubes
what is the organ that releases eggs during the menstrual cycle?
the ovaries.
name one thing that can make you feel better if you get period cramps?
heat pad, rest, water, pain medicine
true or false: everyone grows at the same speed during puberty?
false
name one emotion that may feel stronger during puberty?
anger, sadness, confusion, happiness
what part of male body produces sperm?
testicles
what word means the first period a girl ever gets?
menarche.
what is a nickname for puberty changes like growing taller and maturing?
growing up!