Adolescence

Question 1

It is the process that leads to sexual maturity, or fertility.

Answer 1

Puberty

Question 2

It is the state where one has the ability to reproduce.

Answer 2

Maturity or Fertility

Question 3

It is the developmental transition between childhood and adulthood, entailing physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes.

Answer 3

Adolescence

Question 4

We define adolescence roughly as encompassing the years between __ and __ or __.

Answer 4

11, 19, 20

Question 5

Adolescence is not clearly defined physical or biological category-it is a __ __.

Answer 5

Social Construction

Question 6

The three areas of development are __, __, and __.

Answer 6

Physical (Biological), Cognitive, Psychosocial (Socioemotional)

Question 7

Puberty involves dramatic __ changes. These changes are part of a long complex process of maturation.

Answer 7

Biological or Physical

Question 8

The hypothalamus releases elevated levels of ___.

Answer 8

Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)

Question 9

GnRH stands for __.

Answer 9

Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone

Question 10

The increased GnRH triggers a rise in __ and __.

Answer 10

Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Question 11

LH stands for __.

Answer 11

Luteinizing Hormone

Question 12

FSH stands for __.

Answer 12

Follicle-stimulating Hormone

Question 13

In __, increased levels of FSH lead to the onset of ___.

Answer 13

Girls, Menstration

Question 14

In __, luteinizing hormones initiates the release of two additional hormones: __ and __.

Answer 14

Boys, Testosterone, Androstenedione

Question 15

Puberty can be broken down into __ basic stages.

Answer 15

Two

Question 16

The two basic stages of puberty are __ and __.

Answer 16

Adrenarche, Gonadarche

Question 17

__ occurs between 6 and 8. During this stage, the adrenal glands secrete levels of androgens.

Answer 17

Adrenarche

Question 18

During the adrenarche stage, the adrenal glands secrete increasing levels of androgens, most notably __.

Answer 18

Dehydroepiandrosterone

Question 19

DHEA stands for __.

Answer 19

Dehydroepiandrosterone

Question 20

By the age of __, the levels of DHEA are __ times what they were between ages 1 and 4.

Answer 20

10, 10

Question 21

DHEA influences the growth of __, __ and __ hair.

Answer 21

Pubic, Axillary, Facial

Question 22

It also contributes to faster body __, __ skin. development of __ __.

Answer 22

Growth, Oiler, Body Odor

Question 23

__ is marked by the maturing of the sex organs, which triggers a second burst of DHEA reproduction.

Answer 23

Gonadarche

Question 24

During the gonadarche stage, a girl’s ovaries increase their input of __. which in turn stimulates the growth of female __, __, and the development of __ and __ hair.

Answer 24

Estrogen, Genitals, Breasts, Pubic. Underarm

Question 25

During the gonadarche stage, a boy’s testes increase the production of __, especially __ which leads to the growth of male __, __, and __ hair.

Answer 25

Androgens, Testosterone, Genitals, Muscle Mass, Body

Question 26

This is a sign of puberty, especially, in boys as a response to the growth of larynx and partly in response to the production of male hormones.

Answer 26

Deepening of the voice

Question 27

Thin skin becomes coarser and oilier, giving rise to pimples and blackheads. __ is more common in boys and seems related to increased amounts of testosterone.

Answer 27

Acne

Question 28

It is a rapid increase in height, weight and muscle and bone growth the occurs during puberty.

Answer 28

Adolescent Growth Spurt

Question 29

Adolescent Growth Spurt begins in girls between ages __ and __, and usually happens at about __.

Answer 29

9 and a half, 14 and a half, 10

Question 30

Adolescent Growth Spurt begins in boys between ages __ and __, and usually happens at about __.

Answer 30

10 and a half, 16, 12 or 13

Question 31

Girls typically reach full height at age __ and boys at age __.

Answer 31

15, 17

Question 32

Puberty generally last __ to __ years.

Answer 32

3, 4

Question 33

Puberty begins at about age __ in girls and age __ in boys.

Answer 33

8, 9

Question 34

These are the organs necessary for reproduction which during puberty, enlarge and mature.

Answer 34

Primary Sex Characteristics

Question 35

In the female, the sex organs include the __, __ __, __, __, and the __.

Answer 35

Ovaries, Fallopian Tube, Uterus, Clitoris, Vagina

Question 36

In the male, the sex organs include __, __, __, __ __, and __ __.

Answer 36

Testes, Penis, Scrotum, Seminal Vesicle, Prostate Gland

Question 37

These are physiological signs of sexual maturation that do not directly involve the sex organs.

Answer 37

Secondary Sex Characteristcs

Question 38

Examples of secondary sex characteristics are the __ for females and the __ __ of males. It can also be the changes in the __ and __ __, __ __, and the growth of __, __, __ and __ hair.

Answer 38

Breasts, Broad Shoulders, Voice, Skin Texture, Muscular Development, Facial, Pubic, Axillary, Body

Question 39

The first external signs of puberty typically are __ __ and__ __ in girls and __ __ __ __ in boys.

Answer 39

Breast Tissue, Pubic Hair, Enlargement of the Testes

Question 40

Some adolescent boys experience temporary breast enlargement, much to their distress; this development is normal and generally does not last longer than __ __.

Answer 40

18 months