ABOUT PUBERTY
ABOUT PUBERTY
Here are the questions and answers with brief responses:
Q1: What is puberty?
A1: Puberty is when the reproductive system matures.
Q2: Which gland triggers puberty?
A2: A gland close to the brain.
Q3: What are hormones?
A3: Chemical substances acting as messenger molecules.
Q4: What are primary sex hormones?
A4: Testosterone (males), oestrogen and progesterone (females).
Q5: At what age does puberty start?
A5: Girls (10-11), boys (11-12).
Q6: What are the first changes in boys during puberty?
A6: Pubic hair growth, penis enlargement, testicle growth.
Q7: What is a nocturnal emission?
A7: Ejaculation due to a sexually exciting dream.
Q8: How do diet and climate affect puberty?
A8: They can influence overall health and development.
Q9: Why do people develop differently during puberty?
A9: Genetics, diet, climate, and social conditions.
Q10: How does puberty prepare the body for reproduction?
A10: Maturation of reproductive organs and development of secondary sexual characteristics.
Q11: What happens to the body during puberty?
A11: Rapid growth, chest enlargement, and muscle growth.
Q12: What changes occur in males during puberty?
A12: Wider shoulders, denser pubic hair, facial hair, and deeper voice.
Q13: What is the voice breaking?
A13: Change in tone of voice due to growth of the voice box.
Q14: What are the first body changes in girls during puberty?
A14: Breast growth, pubic hair appearance, and armpit hair growth.
Q15: What happens to a woman's body during puberty?
A15: Rapid growth in height, wider hips, and collection of fatty tissue.
Q16: What is menstruation?
A16: Flow of blood and other materials from the uterus at monthly intervals.
Q17: What does menstruation indicate?
A17: A girl is approaching sexual maturity.
Q18: When can a woman reproduce after her first menstruation?
A18: One or two years later.
Q19: What is ovulation?
A19: Discharge of eggs from the ovaries.
Q20: What does infertile mean?
A20: Not able to reproduce children.
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Q21: What happens to the uterus lining during menstruation?
A21: It breaks down and is shed.
Q22: What is the purpose of the thickened uterus lining?
A22: To prepare for a fertilized ovum.
Q23: What is ovulation?
A23: Release of a ripe ovum from the ovary.
Q24: What physical changes occur in women during puberty?
A24: Breast development, less muscular, slightly shorter.
Q25: Why do breasts develop during puberty?
A25: To prepare for milk production after pregnancy.
Q26: How long does the menstrual cycle last?
A26: Around 28 days.
Q27: What happens to an unfertilized ovum?
A27: It's shed during menstruation.
Q28: How do male and female physical changes during puberty compare?
A28: Males experience deeper voice, increased muscle mass; females experience breast development, wider hips.
CONCLUSION:
CONCLUSION:
Here are the typical stages of female puberty:
Stage 1: Breast Development (around 10-11 years)
Breasts begin to develop, and nipples become more prominent.
Stage 2: Pubic Hair Growth (around 11-12 years)
Pubic hair starts to grow, becoming thicker and curlier over time.
Stage 3: Growth Spurt (around 11-14 years)
Girls experience a rapid increase in height and weight.
Stage 4: Menstruation (around 12-13 years)
Menstruation begins, marking the start of fertility.
Stage 5: Further Breast Development and Refining of Features (around 13-15 years)
Breasts continue to develop, and facial features become more refined.
Stage 6: Completion of Physical Development (around 15-17 years)
Physical development is largely complete, although some girls may continue to grow and develop slightly.
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