UNIT 1 - PUBERTY

Question 1

when does puberty occur for boys and girls?

Answer 1

boys: 13-15 years
girls: 11-13 years

Question 2

when does puberty start?

Answer 2

When a hormone in the brain sends a signal to the pituitary gland, which stimulates the testes (for boys) or ovaries (for girls) to produce sex hormones

Question 3

when does growth spurt occur for girls and boys?

Answer 3

girls: 11-13 years
boys: 13-15 years

Question 4

describe the role of hormones in sexual development for boys

Answer 4

the hormone testosterone is produced by the testes, this stimulates the growth of the penis, testes, pubic hair, muscles and voice deepens

Question 5

describe the role of hormones in sexual development for girls

Answer 5

the hormone progesterone and oestrogen is produces by the ovaries which stimulates the growth of breast, reproduction system, and the menstrual cycle

Question 6

define primary sexual characteristic

Answer 6

these are the processes which are related to sex organs which a child is born with these mature when sex hormones are released

Question 7

define secondary sexual characteristics

Answer 7

these are characteristics that aren’t for reproduction, but develop when sex hormones are released