Module 6 - Adolescence

Question 1

what occurs in the first stage of adolescence

Answer 1

puberty

Question 2

what does it mean to grow in an “asynchronous fashion”

Answer 2

different parts of the body grow at different times

Question 3

what may cause teens to appear awkward, out of proportion or uncoordinated?

Answer 3

asynchronous growing

Question 4

after the trunk has grown, which other 3 parts of the body grow?

Answer 4

shoulders, chest and hips

Question 5

although the head is at full size by adolescence, what 2 things still grow?

Answer 5

forehead and jaw

Question 6

which 2 glands become fully functional in this period?

Answer 6

eccrine and apocrine

Question 7

what does the eccine gland produce? where is it found?

Answer 7

produces sweat, found all over the body

Question 8

what do apocrine glands produce?

Answer 8

sweat, but in response to emotional stimuli

Question 9

where are the apocrine glands found

Answer 9

axila, areola, genital, anal areas

Question 10

sebaceous glands

Answer 10

secrete sebum, responsible for acne

Question 11

where are the sebaceous glands most active?

Answer 11

face, back, neck, shoulders

Question 12

which two forms of development is puberty most known for?

Answer 12

development of primary and secondary sex characteristics

Question 13

primary sex characteristics

Answer 13

penis, testes, ovaries, vagina

Question 14

secondary sex characteristics

Answer 14

pubic hair, breast development, voice changes

Question 15

at what age is growth the fastest for adolescent boys

Answer 15

14

Question 16

when is full height for adolescent males reached?

Answer 16

18-19 years

Question 17

puberty for males

Answer 17

12-16 years, starts with pubic hair and the enlargement of the scrotum and testes

Question 18

milestone of puberty for males

Answer 18

first ejaculation around 14 years

Question 19

sexual maturity in males is reached by how old?

Answer 19

18

Question 20

what hormone is responsible for male puberty?

Answer 20

testosterone

Question 21

the fastest growth rate for females occurs around

Answer 21

12 years

Question 22

maximum height for girls is reached at

Answer 22

15-16

Question 23

puberty for girls

Answer 23

10-14yrs

Question 24

thelarche

Answer 24

onset of secondary breast development (breast bud)

Question 25

menarche

Answer 25

first occurrence of menstruation

Question 26

menarche occurs how long after thelarche?

Answer 26

1.5-2yrs after

Question 27

ovulation commences when?

Answer 27

1-2 years after first period

Question 28

hormone responsible for female puberty

Answer 28

oestrogen

Question 29

psychosocial development age 12-18

Answer 29

identity vs. role confusion

Question 30

sexual identification starts as early as

Answer 30

3-4 years

Question 31

cognitive development 11+ yrs

Answer 31

formal operational

Question 32

adolescence age

Answer 32

15-24

Question 33

decline in what 2 things amongst youth

Answer 33

chronic illness such as asthma and decline in vaccine preventable disease

Question 34

risk taking

Answer 34

dangerous driving, binge drinking, risky sexual behaviour, substance use