Physical Development of teens at various ages

Question 1

How many inches do females grow in their teen years?

Answer 1

2-8 inches

Question 2

How many inches do males grow in their teen years?

Answer 2

4-12 inches

Question 3

Vocal cords grow longer which makes the voice fuller and richer with what sex?

Answer 3

female

Question 4

Vocal box enlarges- Larynx and vocal cords greater which makes the voice deeper in which sex?

Answer 4

male

Question 5

What occurs in the Integumentary system?

Answer 5

sweat glands greater / increased especially in areas such as the armpits, anus, and near genitals.

Question 6

What occurs in the Endocrine system?

Answer 6

production of hormones greater / increased.

Question 7

2nd sex characteristics appear.

Answer 7

Females- pubic hair, breast development, widening of hips.
Males- scrotum and penis increase in size and darkens in color.

Question 8

What are nocturnal ejaculations?

Answer 8

wet dreams during sleep

Question 9

Why is sex a peaked interest?

Answer 9

due to greater hormone production

Question 10

What is important for the healthcare worker to do with peaked sex interest?

Answer 10

-give factual information
-do NOT be judgmental
-be supportive regarding physical and sexual changes

Question 11

What are the normal vital signs for teens?

Answer 11

T- 97& 99
P- 70
R- 20
BP- 120/70