Puberty
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What is puberty
Physical and emotional changes that take place during adolescence
What is the period of life between child and adulthood called
Adolescence
What develops during puberty
The sex organs
What causes the change during puberty
Hormones
Where do the hormones come from
Oestrogen - ovaries Testosterone - testes
Name 6 male changes during puberty
• Suddenly increase in height ( growth spurt ) • Hair starts to grown on body including pubic hair • Voice deepens • Testes start to make sperm and hormones • Shoulders broaden • Sexual organs get bigger
Name 6 female changes
• Sudden increase in height • Hair starts to grow on body including pubic hair • Breasts grow • Ovaries start to release eggs and make hormones • Hips widen • Periods start
What is the difference between primary ans secondary sexual characteristics
Primary sexual characteristics you are born with and secondary sexual characteristics develop at puberty
Typical age range for puberty
Girls: 8-13 Boys: 9-14
What are the secondary sexual characteristics in boys
Testes start to produce sperm Sexual organs get bigger
Secondary sexual characteristics in girls
Breasts grow Ovaries start to release eggs and produce hormones