physical development Flashcards
1
Q
what are the primary characteristics n boys?
A
penis enlarges
testes enlarge and produce sperm
postrate gland produces secretions
2
Q
what are the secondrary characteristics in boys?
A
growth of facial hair
pubic hair
increased muscle
larynx grows
3
Q
what are the primary characteristics in girls?
A
menturation begins
uterus and vagina grows
ovulation occurs
4
Q
secondrary characteristics in girls?
A
pubic armpit hair grows
increased layers of fat under skin
breast enlargens hips widen
5
Q
symptoms of menopause ?
A
hot flushes mood swings loss of libido night swear viginal dryness
6
Q
what are the symptoms of menopause due to hormonal changes ?
A
ovaries stop producing eggs thinning and shrinkage of vagina hotflushes health of skin and nailes moodswings loss of libido
7
Q
what sre the effect of ageing in later adulthood?
A
higher suspectibility in diseases reduction in vision thinning in hair loss in elasticity in skin memory lod speed of thinking