MOD 10 Adolescence Flashcards
marks the turning point of an individual’s life
adolescence
WHO’s definition of “young people”
10-24
this typically refers to the period ages 13-20 y/o called teens
adolescence
refers to the set if changes that children go through as they develop sexually mature adult body
puberty
transition period between childhood & adulthood
adolescence
period of “storm and stress”
adolescence
Second “rapid growth period”
Adolescence
age of Early Adolescence
13-14 y/0
age of middle adolescence
15-16
age of Late adolescence
17-20
time span during which reproductive system functions begin to mature; and with attainment of full maturity or reproductive capacity and characterized by
pubescence
characteristics of pubescence
rapid growth
full genital development
sexual awareness
first reproductive maturity of girls
MENARCHE
first reproductive maturity of boys
first ejaculation (when viable sperm appear in semen)
when are the major milestones of development in the adolescent
period are the onset of puberty
8-12 y/o
It deals with the physical/biologic
aspects of development of the young boy or girl.
pubescence & puberty
when will the growth of the female stops with closure of epiphyses lines of long bones
16-18 y/o
when will the growth of the male stops with closure of epiphyses lines of long bones
18-21 y/o
Weight of the boy gains in adolescence
15 to 65 lbs or 7 ro 30 kg
Weight of the girl gains in adolescence
15 to 55 lbs or 7 to 25 kg
Height of the boy gains in adolescence
typically grows 4 to 12in or 10 to 30 cm
Height of the girls gains in adolescence
2 to 8 in or 5 to 20 cm
body system of adolesence that increase in size more slowy than the others
heart & lungs
Skeletal system grows faster than the muscles
remind lang eheh
fatigue in adolescence is cause by
protein depletion, for body growth
pluse rate of adolsence
70 bpm
BP in males greater than the BP in females (due to large body mass in
males
remind lang
blood pressure of adolescence
120/70 mmHg (late adolescence
respiratory rate of adolescence
80 bpm
Androgen stimulates sebaceous glands to extreme activity & causes
ACNE
The formation of apocrine sweat glands (glands present in the
axilla and genital area) occurs shortly after puberty for strong
body odor
remind lang
2nd molar appears at
13 y/o
3rd molar or wisdom tooth appears
18-21 y/o
3rd molar or wisdom tooth can erupt at as early as
14 - 15 y/o
Secondary sex characteristics, such as body hair configuration
and breast growth, are those characteristics that distinguish
the sexes from each other but that play no direct part in
reproduction
remind lang
Developmental milestones of adolescents become capable of abstract thought.
Cognitively
Developmental milestone that develop emotional self-efficacy; i.e., a confidence in one’s ability to identify and to express emotions in a positive and effective manner.
Emotionally
Developmental milestone that has aspects of language that develop during the adolescent years are discussed in the domains of pragmatics, syntax, and semantics.
Language
Capable of “total self-care”
- Overly conscientious about appearance and personal hygiene
- Money is usually spent for clothing
Adolescence dress & hygiene
Adolescents are generally very conscientious about tooth brushing because of a fear of developing bad breath
Care of the teeth
how many sleep does adolescence need
an average of 8 hours sleep
“Growth spurts” happen during sleep protein synthesis and release of somatotropic hormone happen when a person sleeps
remind lang
By the time they are 16 years old, adolescents generally become more willing to listen and talk about problems
common causes of death
Drowning occur in adolescents & motor vehicles