11th September test

Question 1

Definition of puberty

Answer 1

The time in life when a child experiences physical and hormonal challenges

Question 2

What is a testosterone

Answer 2

A male hormone made in the testes

Question 3

Definition of adolescence

Answer 3

the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, from 10 to 19

Question 3

Definiton of menstruation

Answer 3

Normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a womens monthly cycle.

Question 4

Definition of Hormones

Answer 4

Chemical substances tat act like messenger molecules in the body

Question 4

Definition of oestrogen

Answer 4

A hormone that helps develop and maintain female sex characteristics and long bones.

Question 5

transition meaning

Answer 5

A process or period changing from one state to another

Question 5

Emotional changes meaning

Answer 5

A sudden or intense change in an emotional state.

Question 6

Definition of time management

Answer 6

The prcess of organising and planning how to divide your time between different activities.

Question 7

Definition of Physical changes.

Answer 7

Changes that happen physically in the male and female body

Question 8

Definition of social changes

Answer 8

Changes in human interactions and relationships.

Question 9

Definition of assertiveness

Answer 9

The quality of being self assured and confident without being aggressive.

Question 10

How long is the female’s menstrual cycle

Answer 10

On average 28 days

Question 11

What are the important changes?

Answer 11

Social, emotional and physical changes.

Question 12

What happens during the period of adolescence?

Answer 12

Individuals search for and develop self identity.

Question 13

When do girls get their periods?

Answer 13

On average females will get their periods from ages 12 - 13 but can vary.

Question 14

How long until a males voice to deepen

Answer 14

About a year.

Question 15

What are some of the physical changes girls go through?

Answer 15

Getting taller, Curves, breast growth, periods, hair growth, discharge, period pain.

Question 16

What are some of the physical changes boys go through?

Answer 16

Getting taller, genital growth, erections, hair growth, voice deepens, wet dreams, breast changes.

Question 17

Uterus meaning

Answer 17

The female organ where a baby can grow.

Question 18

Vagina meaning

Answer 18

Lower part f the female reproductive track

Question 19

Cervix meaning

Answer 19

The narrow entryway between the vagina and the uterus.

Question 20

Fallopian tube meaning

Answer 20

The hollow organ, which joins the ovary to the uterus on each side, It recieves the egg from the ovary.

Question 21

Ovary

Answer 21

There are 2 of these, located on either side of the uterus, this is where the female characteristics are formed (Female sex hormones)

Question 22

Penis meaning

Answer 22

An external sexual organ which is responsible for passing semen and urine.

Question 23

prostate gland meaning

Answer 23

Responsible for making and storing semen.

Question 24

Scrotum meaning

Answer 24

An external pouch, made up of skin and muscle, that houses and protects the testes.

Question 25

Testes meaning

Answer 25

Male reproductive gland which produces testosterone and sperm.

Question 26

Vas deferens meaning

Answer 26

This is a tube that transports sperm from the testes and urethra

Question 27

Urethra meaning

Answer 27

This is the tube that passes through.

Question 28

Emotional changes during puberty

Answer 28

Mood swings, energy changes, frustration because yui feel different, and coping with a changing body.

Question 29

Social changes during puberty

Answer 29

Friendship change, social habit change, more risk taking behavour.