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Health 20.1

Terms in this set (8)

Adolescence
A period of gradual change where a person undergoes many physical mental and emotional changes
Reproductive maturity
The ability to produce children
Secondary sex characteristics
Physical changes that develop during puberty but are not directly involved in reproduction
What are 3 categories of physical changes that occur during adolescence
Reproductive system matures adult features appear and Height and muscle mass increase
What is reproductive maturity? How is it related to puberty
The ability to produce children. Puberty produces the needed chemicals for the body to to have children
What are secondary sex characteristics? List two for males and females
Physical changes that developed during puberty but are not directly involved in reproduction. Hips widen and body fat increases and girls. Shoulders broaden and hair appearance on face and chest in boys
Describe three mental changes that occurred during adolescence
Improved abstract think your reasoning skills and impulse control
How do you teens develop emotionally during adolescence give three examples of questions teens may ask themselves
Individual start trying to find meaning in their lives is that of personal values and a sense of self
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