physical development in adolescents

Question 1

define primary sexual characteristics in males

Answer 1

refers to the development of the reproductive organs like the penis and testes. and the production of sperm

Question 2

define primary sexual characteristics in women

Answer 2

refers to the development of the reproductive organs like the uterus and the vagina. and the beginning of ovulation. the menstrual cycle begins.

Question 3

define secondary sexual characteristics in males

Answer 3

refers to the outward signs that a child is turning into a man. physical changes such as voice breaks, facial hair, pubic hair.

Question 4

define secondary sexual characteristics in woman

Answer 4

refers to the outward signs that a child is turning into a woman. physical changes such as the growth of breasts, pubic hair, redistribution of fat causes hips to widen.

Question 5

what are the female hormones?

Answer 5

Oestrogen and progesterone start to be produced in the ovaries. they are responsible for ovulation and the menstrual cycle.

Question 6

what is the male hormone?

Answer 6

testosterone is produced in the testes which stimulates the production of sperm, indicating fertility.

Question 7

what is the pituitary gland?

Answer 7

it controls the release of sexual hormones and controls the onset and rate of puberty. can also effect emotions which leads to mood swings.