11th September test Flashcards
Definition of puberty
The time in life when a child experiences physical and hormonal challenges
What is a testosterone
A male hormone made in the testes
Definition of adolescence
the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, from 10 to 19
Definiton of menstruation
Normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a womens monthly cycle.
Definition of Hormones
Chemical substances tat act like messenger molecules in the body
Definition of oestrogen
A hormone that helps develop and maintain female sex characteristics and long bones.
transition meaning
A process or period changing from one state to another
Emotional changes meaning
A sudden or intense change in an emotional state.
Definition of time management
The prcess of organising and planning how to divide your time between different activities.
Definition of Physical changes.
Changes that happen physically in the male and female body
Definition of social changes
Changes in human interactions and relationships.
Definition of assertiveness
The quality of being self assured and confident without being aggressive.
How long is the female’s menstrual cycle
On average 28 days
What are the important changes?
Social, emotional and physical changes.
What happens during the period of adolescence?
Individuals search for and develop self identity.
When do girls get their periods?
On average females will get their periods from ages 12 - 13 but can vary.
How long until a males voice to deepen
About a year.
What are some of the physical changes girls go through?
Getting taller, Curves, breast growth, periods, hair growth, discharge, period pain.
What are some of the physical changes boys go through?
Getting taller, genital growth, erections, hair growth, voice deepens, wet dreams, breast changes.
Uterus meaning
The female organ where a baby can grow.
Vagina meaning
Lower part f the female reproductive track
Cervix meaning
The narrow entryway between the vagina and the uterus.
Fallopian tube meaning
The hollow organ, which joins the ovary to the uterus on each side, It recieves the egg from the ovary.
Ovary
There are 2 of these, located on either side of the uterus, this is where the female characteristics are formed (Female sex hormones)
