Adolescence: Rapid Changes (Pubertal Changes)

Question 1

collection of physical changes that marks the onset of adolescence, including a growth spurt and the growth of breasts or testes

Answer 1

puberty

Question 2

Muscle fibers become thicker and denser; heart and lung capacity increase, more so

Answer 2

for boys

Question 3

Body fat increases, more so

Answer 3

for girls

Question 4

Regulates reward, desire, pleasure, and emotions

Answer 4

limbic system

Question 5

involved in understanding the consequences of actions, predicting future events, moral considerations, and other high-level functions, is still developing.

Answer 5

frontal lobe

Question 6

• Physical signs of maturity related to the reproductive organs
• Menarche (girls)
• Spermarche (boys)

Answer 6

primary characteristics of sexual maturation

Question 7

Physical signs of maturity not directly related to reproductive organs

Answer 7

secondary characteristics of sexual maturation

Question 8

the onset of menstruation in girls

Answer 8

menarche

Question 9

the first spontaneous ejaculation of sperm-containing fluid

Answer 9

spermarche

Question 10

Rapid increases in hormones is related to

Answer 10

• greater irritability

- impulsivity

Question 11

The increased moodiness of adolescents is related to

Answer 11

-frequent and dramatic changes in activities and social settings

Question 12

by adolescence, the brain is nearly full size and what else is nearly complete

Answer 12

myelination and synaptic pruning

Question 13

menarche can occur earlier if

Answer 13

• girl is highly stressed

- can occur earlier in countries where nutrition and healthcare are better