Youth; Secondary And Primary Sex Characteristics and hormones

Question 1

Secondary sex characteristics

Answer 1

Traits arising from changes in both males and females at puberty. They are neither directly related to reproduction nor present at birth.

Question 2

Primary sex characteristics

Answer 2

Body parts that are directly involved in reproduction and phone what are commonly referred to as ‘genurals’ and organs of reproduction.

Question 3

Youth (VCAA)

Answer 3

12 to 18 years of age; however it should be acknowledged that classifications for the stage of youth can differ across agencies.

Question 4

Estrogen

Answer 4

Female hormone that is produced by the ovaries which helps control and guide sexual development including the physical changes associated with puberty

Question 5

Testosterone

Answer 5

Is a hormone found in both males and females however primarily in males which promotes muscle growth, hair grows and changes associated with puberty