Adolescence Flashcards
It is the process that leads to sexual maturity, or fertility.
Puberty
It is the state where one has the ability to reproduce.
Maturity or Fertility
It is the developmental transition between childhood and adulthood, entailing physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes.
Adolescence
We define adolescence roughly as encompassing the years between __ and __ or __.
11, 19, 20
Adolescence is not clearly defined physical or biological category-it is a __ __.
Social Construction
The three areas of development are __, __, and __.
Physical (Biological), Cognitive, Psychosocial (Socioemotional)
Puberty involves dramatic __ changes. These changes are part of a long complex process of maturation.
Biological or Physical
The hypothalamus releases elevated levels of ___.
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
GnRH stands for __.
Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone
The increased GnRH triggers a rise in __ and __.
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)
LH stands for __.
Luteinizing Hormone
FSH stands for __.
Follicle-stimulating Hormone
In __, increased levels of FSH lead to the onset of ___.
Girls, Menstration
In __, luteinizing hormones initiates the release of two additional hormones: __ and __.
Boys, Testosterone, Androstenedione
Puberty can be broken down into __ basic stages.
Two
The two basic stages of puberty are __ and __.
Adrenarche, Gonadarche
__ occurs between 6 and 8. During this stage, the adrenal glands secrete levels of androgens.
Adrenarche
During the adrenarche stage, the adrenal glands secrete increasing levels of androgens, most notably __.
Dehydroepiandrosterone
DHEA stands for __.
Dehydroepiandrosterone
By the age of __, the levels of DHEA are __ times what they were between ages 1 and 4.
10, 10
DHEA influences the growth of __, __ and __ hair.
Pubic, Axillary, Facial
It also contributes to faster body __, __ skin. development of __ __.
Growth, Oiler, Body Odor
__ is marked by the maturing of the sex organs, which triggers a second burst of DHEA reproduction.
Gonadarche
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.
Estrogen, Genitals, Breasts, Pubic. Underarm
During the gonadarche stage, a boy’s testes increase the production of __, especially __ which leads to the growth of male __, __, and __ hair.
Androgens, Testosterone, Genitals, Muscle Mass, Body
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.
Deepening of the voice
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.
Acne
It is a rapid increase in height, weight and muscle and bone growth the occurs during puberty.
Adolescent Growth Spurt
Adolescent Growth Spurt begins in girls between ages __ and __, and usually happens at about __.
9 and a half, 14 and a half, 10
Adolescent Growth Spurt begins in boys between ages __ and __, and usually happens at about __.
10 and a half, 16, 12 or 13
Girls typically reach full height at age __ and boys at age __.
15, 17
Puberty generally last __ to __ years.
3, 4
Puberty begins at about age __ in girls and age __ in boys.
8, 9
These are the organs necessary for reproduction which during puberty, enlarge and mature.
Primary Sex Characteristics
In the female, the sex organs include the __, __ __, __, __, and the __.
Ovaries, Fallopian Tube, Uterus, Clitoris, Vagina
In the male, the sex organs include __, __, __, __ __, and __ __.
Testes, Penis, Scrotum, Seminal Vesicle, Prostate Gland
These are physiological signs of sexual maturation that do not directly involve the sex organs.
Secondary Sex Characteristcs
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.
Breasts, Broad Shoulders, Voice, Skin Texture, Muscular Development, Facial, Pubic, Axillary, Body
The first external signs of puberty typically are __ __ and__ __ in girls and __ __ __ __ in boys.
Breast Tissue, Pubic Hair, Enlargement of the Testes
Some adolescent boys experience temporary breast enlargement, much to their distress; this development is normal and generally does not last longer than __ __.
18 months
