Physical Changes
What causes a person’s voice to deepen during puberty?
Hormones and growth of the vocal cords
What are sudden changes in feelings during puberty called?
Mood swings
What is the stage of life when the body develops into an adult body?
Puberty
Do all people go through puberty at the same age?
False
What product helps control underarm odor?
Deodorant or antiperspirant
What is a rapid increase in height during puberty called?
A growth spurt
What feeling often increases as teens want more freedom from parents?
Independence
What are male reproductive cells called?
Sperm
The brain continues to develop during puberty.
True
What substance produced by skin can clog pores and contribute to acne?
Oil
What hormone is mainly responsible for female physical changes during puberty?
Estrogen
What is the desire to fit in with others called?
Peer pressure
What is the name for the monthly cycle some females experience?
Menstrual cycle
During puberty, sleep needs often increase.
True
What is the recommended number of times per day to brush your teeth?
Twice
What change occurs in lung and heart capacity during puberty?
They increase (grow larger/stronger)
What kind of relationships may begin forming during puberty in addition to friendships?
Romantic relationships
What is the name for the release of an egg from the ovary?
Ovulation
Testosterone is only found in males.
False (it is present in all genders, just at different levels)
What is the medical term for pimples and clogged pores?
Acne
What is the term for when sperm and egg join?
Fertilization
What is it called when someone changes their behavior to match a group?
Conformity
What is the term for the male organ that produces sperm?
Testes (or testicles)
Sweat itself causes body odor during puberty.
False (bacteria breaking down sweat causes odor)
What body system benefits from staying clean to reduce infection risk?
Immune System