5B - Bio-Phys. - Adolscent

Question 1

Social Aspects of Physical Development:

Answer 1

Common social issues–Sexual activity in teens–STDs–Birth Control and Unplanned pregnancy

Question 2

Physical Growth:–Timing of Growth:

Answer 2

Boys growth spurts around 13 – 15 and can last up to 16 – 18 y.o.•Girls growth spurts are more gradual and usually stop around 14 – 16 y.o.

Question 3

Physical Changes:

Answer 3

In the pre-pubescent and pubescent stages, drastic occur in the body from beginning to end–Boys from12 – 18 and girls from 10 – 14

Question 4

Boys: •Primary Sex Changes

Answer 4

Muscles get thicker and denser–Height increases significantly–Voice lowers and deepens (for many, not all)–Facial hair growth–Sperm production; ejaculation/erections

Question 5

Boys Secondary Sex Changes

Answer 5

Interest in opposite or same sexual relations–Often interested in competitive activities

Question 6

Girls: •Primary Sex Changes:

Answer 6

Hips widen and get more definition–Breast development –Menstruation and mature sexual organs»Menarche: First menstrual cycle–Face often lengths, cheeks more pronounced

Question 7

Girls Secondary Changes:

Answer 7

Interest in opposite or same relationships–Often wants companionship, acceptance and affection

Question 8

Puberty and Sexual Relations: General–Trends and General Aspects: Sexual Activity

Answer 8

By age 19, 69% of males and 77% of FMs have had sexual intercourse

Question 9

Puberty and Sexual Relations: STDs–Trends and General Aspects:

Answer 9

bout 50% of 19 million cases a year  15 – 24 y.o.

Question 10

Most common STD in US – almost 2.3 mill in 2011–Can cause pelvic or penile pain, and possibily sterility

Answer 10

Clamydia

Question 11

Around 700K per year–Can be spread even by kissing–Can cause pain, discharge and itching in genital or anal areas–Can cause extreme pelvic pain and sterility

Answer 11

Gonorrhea: (“the clap” or “the drip”)

Question 12

Around 36K cases per year–Not as common as other two but much more deadly. Characterized by crater-like sores on skin–Unborn babies may be infected by mothers–Extreme, untreated cases can cause spreading to key organs of body, causing organ damage or death

Answer 12

Syphilis:

Question 13

Over 16% of the population is infected–Can be passed to unborn fetuses–Because it’s a virus, can’t be cured

Answer 13

Genital Herpes: (HSV virus)

Question 14

About 20 million current have HPV–Characterized by genital warts–Not always a lot of symptoms and can be undetected

Answer 14

Human Papillomavirus: (HPV)

Question 15

Spread by bodily fluids, including intercourse–Many teens are aware of HIV and AIDS but do not feel they are at significant risk for infection

Answer 15

Human Immunodeficiency Virus: (HIV)

Question 16

US has the highest incidence of any other Western industrialized country–9% of teen girls get pregnant every year

Answer 16

Unplanned Pregnancy: