Puberty and Human Development
During puberty, everyone’s voice gets deeper because the larynx grows bigger. What nickname does this organ have?
The “Adam’s apple”
Thought now often taken in pill form, this “sleep hormone” is naturally occurring. What is it?
Melatonin
Which of the following fruit is not botanically classified as a true berry?
A: BananasB: Eggplant
C: Strawberries
D: BlueberriesStrawberries
Since the seeds are on the outside.
What is the hardest substance on earth?
Diamonds
What is the human body’s largest internal organ?
The liver
Your prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for planning and decision making, doesn’t finish developing until you’re around what age?
25 !
Bacteria and viruses are both types of germs, but antibiotics only work on…
Bacteria
In 2011-2012, the maple syrup market was disrupted by the “Great Canadien Maple Syrup Heist.” Losing roughly 18 million CAD in product, how many tons of maple syrup were stolen?
A:300 tonsB:3,000 tons
C:30,000 tons
D:300,000 tons
B: 3,000 tons
We see the sky as blue, but in actuality it’s really…
Purple
Only about half the populations contains these, the largest cell in the human body - it’s visible to the naked eye!
An ovum, the egg released from the ovary each month.
What is the primary purpose of puberty?
For your body to be able to make a baby or reproduce
Many teens struggle to get enough sleep because their internal clocks are designed to fall asleep later and sleep longer into the morning. This 24-hour internal clock is called what?
Circadian rhythm
What does the Italian word, “espresso” translate to?
Pressed out
What is the deepest place on earth?
The Mariana Trench
It’s 35,876 feet deep
Humans are the only species known to do what?
Blush
Little George is in the 10th percentile for his height. What does that mean?
10% of kids are shorter than him and 90% are taller
The CDC recommends that teens should do 60 minutes or more of “moderate-to-vigorous” physical activity how many times per week?
Every day or 7 days a week
What South Asian country produces the most bananas per year?
India, producing 29 million tons per year on average.
The largest earthquake ever measured was a 9.5, which happened in 1960 in what country?
Chile
Which part of the human body has the most bones
The hand
27 bones each