Physical Development In Adolescence(9-18)

Question 1

What is the reproductive organs?

Answer 1

Boys produce sperm and girls release eggs. When fertilised by a sperm this results in pregnancy

Question 2

What does boys produce?

Answer 2

The testes produce testosterone

Question 3

What does girls produce?

Answer 3

The ovaries produce oestrogen and progesterone

Question 4

What are the physical changes in females?

Answer 4

Pubic hair grows, periods start, breast develop, shape changes due to hips widen, growth spurt become taller and gain weight

Question 5

What are the physical changes in males?

Answer 5

Facial hair grows, pubic hair grows, penis and testicles develop, voice deepens, growth spurt become taller and gain weight

Question 6

What are the secondary sexual characteristics in females?

Answer 6

Females greats develop, hair grows in armpits, pubic hair grows and the hips widen

Question 7

What are the secondary sexual characteristics in makes?

Answer 7

Males voice deepens, penis grows and facial hair grows

Question 8

What are the primary sexual characteristics in females?

Answer 8

The uterus enlarges, the ovaries begin to release eggs and the menstrual cycle begins

Question 9

What are the primary sexual characteristics in males?

Answer 9

The penis and testes enlarge and the testicles produce sperm

Question 10

What controls the sex hormones in males and females?

Answer 10

The pituitary gland

Question 11

What do hormones cause?

Answer 11

Mood swings

Question 12

What does the release of sex hormones control?

Answer 12

Controls the rate of puberty eg. Pubic and hair growth and egg and sperm production

Question 13

What are the main female hormones and what are they responsible for?

Answer 13

Progesterone and oestrogen that are responsible for menstruation (periods)

Question 14

What are the main male hormones and what are they responsible for?

Answer 14

Testosterone and is responsible for facial hair and deepen voice