Puberty Flashcards
1
Q
Do some changes in puberty happen to both sexes?
A
Yes
2
Q
Which gender tends to start puberty first
A
Female
3
Q
What is the female hormone
A
Oestrogen
4
Q
What is the male hormone
A
Testosterone
5
Q
Do males have the hormone oestrogen
A
Yes, but not very much at all compared the the male hormone testosterone
6
Q
Will girls get erections?
A
No only males have this
7
Q
Will boys grow breasts?
A
No this only happens to females?
8
Q
What is the male version of cellulite (fat) growing
A
Muscle growth
9
Q
Why do girls get periods?
A
Girls get periods because of the lining of the uterus shedding
10
Q
How long does the menstrual cycle last?
A
Around 28 days
11
Q
What is the first process of the menstrual cycle
A
Menstruation
12
Q
What is it called when teens go through emotional and physical changes
A
Adolescence
