Life Science- Secondary Sexual Characteristics Flashcards
1
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In males
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Puberty starts when the testes start to produce testosterone
2
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In females
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Puberty starts when the ovaries start to produce oestrogen
3
Q
Sexual secondary characteristics
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Outward physical changes
4
Q
Oestrogen and testosterone bring
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About the development of secondary sexual characteristics
5
Q
Males secondary sexual characteristics
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Skin becomes oily. Voice changes. Hair grows under arms and on the chest. Pubic hair grows Penis and testes grow larger
6
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Female secondary sexual characteristics
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Skin may become oily. Hair grows under arms. Breasts grow. Increased sweating. Growing uterus makes a small bump in the abdomen. Hips may widen. Pubic hair grows
