Puberty and Adolescence
Biology ⇒ Reproduction and Development
Puberty and Adolescence starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between primary and secondary sexual characteristics.
Describe the role of estrogen during puberty in females.
Describe the sequence of hormonal events that lead to the onset of puberty.
Describe two major physical changes that occur in males during puberty.
Explain the importance of mental health awareness during adolescence.
Explain the role of the pituitary gland in puberty.
Explain why adolescents may experience mood swings during puberty.
Explain why early or late onset of puberty can affect an adolescent's self-esteem.
Which gland in the brain initiates the onset of puberty by releasing gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)?
(1) Pituitary gland
(2) Pineal gland
(3) Hypothalamus
(4) Thyroid gland
Which hormone is mainly responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in females?
(1) Testosterone
(2) Estrogen
(3) Progesterone
(4) Insulin
Which hormone triggers the release of FSH and LH from the pituitary gland?
(1) Estrogen
(2) Testosterone
(3) GnRH
(4) Insulin
Which of the following events typically occurs first during puberty in girls?
(1) Menarche
(2) Breast development
(3) Growth of pubic hair
(4) Widening of hips
Adolescence is the period between __________ and adulthood.
The cessation of menstrual cycles in females is known as __________.
The first menstrual cycle in females is called __________.
The first sign of puberty in boys is usually __________ enlargement.
True or False: Both boys and girls experience an increase in height and weight during puberty.
True or False: Puberty marks the period when an individual becomes capable of sexual reproduction.
True or False: Puberty only involves physical changes.
True or False: The onset of puberty is controlled by both genetic and environmental factors.
