Life Science- Puberty Flashcards
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Puberty is
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The stage in the human life cycle when sexual organs mature for reproduction
2
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Males puberty usually
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Starts between 9 and 14, while in females puberty starts from 8-13.
3
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Physical changes in
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The body are caused by chemicals made by the body called hormones. Endocrine glands release hormones.
4
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Small endocrine gland called
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The pituitary gland is attached to the brain. This endocrine gland releases hormones in the blood, which triggers the testes and ovaries to release sex hormones.
5
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Sex hormones help
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The reproductive organs mature for reproduction
