Puberty- Human Reproduction

Question 1

Puberty

Answer 1

Physical and emotional changes that take place during adolescence in boys and girls

Question 2

Hormones control the changes. Name the important ones and what are hormones

Answer 2

Hormones are a type of protein
Oestrogen- main female hormone - ovaries produce it
Testosterone- main male hormone - testes produce it

Question 3

Age range

Answer 3

Girls - changes start between 11-15 years of age
Boys - changes start between 13-15 years of age
Puberty happens at different ages for everyone

Question 4

Adolescence

Answer 4

Period of life between child and adulthood

Puberty is the time when reproductive organs begin to work and mature

Question 5

Secondary sexual characteristics (female)

Answer 5

Breasts develop
Reproductive organs develop
Periods start
Grow taller
Pubic hair grows
Ovaries grow
Hormones change
Hair grows under arms

Question 6

Secondary sexual characteristics (male)

Answer 6

Sperm is produced
Reproductive organs develop
Voice breaks
Testicles grow
Grow taller
Shoulders broaden 
Facial hair develops
Hormones change
Hair grows under arms