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Puberty Flashcards

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What is puberty?

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The time when lots of changes happen to your body as you develop your body into an adult.

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Around when can puberty start and finish?

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8-19

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How does puberty begin?

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It is when your brain releases FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) which tells your body to start changing as you begin to turn into an adult

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What is the name of the hormones that is predominantly released in girls?

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Oestrogen

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What is the name of the hormone that is predominantly released in boys?

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Testosterone

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How to prepare for periods?

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Keep extra menstural items with you

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When do periods begin?

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7-13 years and only occurs in girls

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What type of ‘hair’ do you find on your head, armpits and privates?

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Terminal hair

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True or false: Women’s breasts don’t grow at the same rate.

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True

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What is cellulite?

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It is fat that is commonly found in your thighs.

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When does puberty begin in boys?

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9-15

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What are zits?

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It is basically acne

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True or false: boys grow at specific times

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False

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What is an erection?

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It is when the penis enlarges in size

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Do males have some of the predominant female hormone?

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Yes

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Do females have some of the predominant male hormone?

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Yes

17
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Will girls get erections?

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No

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Do some changes in puberty happen to both sexes?

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Yes

19
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Will boys grow breasts?

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No

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Why do girls get periods?

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Because the lining of the uterus breaks down if an egg isn’t fertilised,

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How long does the menstrual cycle last?

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On average 28+ days

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What happens on day one of the menstrual cycle?

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You start your period

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On average which day(s) does menstruation stop in the menstrual cycle?

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5-7

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Approximately when on the menstrual cycle is the best time to have sexual intercourse when trying to get pregnant?

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Around a week after your period

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