Chapter 14 Flashcards
what part of the brain is more in charge
amygdala the part that is responsible for emotions the frontal lobe is shut down for remodeling the brain is over taken by impulses
what glands are involved in puberty
hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal glands
what does the hypothalamus do?
stimulates pituitary glands
What does the pituitary glands do?
stimulates adrenal glands
what does the adrenal glands do
stimulates many HORMONES including estrogen and testosterone
what are the primary sex characteristics
have to do directly with reproduction
what are the secondary sex characteristics
do not have to do directly with reproduction.
Do the heart and lunges grow during pubrty
yes the result or these organs developing is increased endurance
what are some of the effect of puberty on males
dramatic increase in testosterone and slight increase in estrogen.
what are the first signs of puberty
spermarche(first ejaculation) growth spurt limbs grow first torso grows last
what are the effects of puberty on females
dramatic increase in estrogen and some increase in testosterone.
what are the first signs of puberty for females
menarche(first menstruation)
