Puberty Flashcards
1
Q
Puberty characteristics in girls
A
- redistribution of body fat
- uterus enlarges and vagina lengthens
- periods
- pubic hair
- ovaries begin to release eggs
- breasts develop and the areola swells and darkens
2
Q
Puberty characteristics in boys
A
- redistribution of muscle tissue and fat
- voice drops
- hair grows underarms
- enlargement of penis and testes
- spontaneous erection caused by blood flowing into chambers of the penis
- testes begin to produce sperm, beginning of ejaculation
3
Q
Primary and secondary characteristics of puberty
A
Primary:
- relate to changes and development of reproductive organs
Secondary:
- outward signs of development from a child into a man or a woman
4
Q
What are hormones ?
A
Hormones are chemical substances in the body that are transported in the blood stream
