Chap10; Adolescence and Puberty- changes at puberty

Puberty is the time when your body begins to ______________.

• become shorter and heavier.

• develop and change from a kid to an adult.

• change fast and lose weight.

• stop hormones and minerals.

Which age approximately for boys to begin puberty?

• 12-14 years old

• 14-16 years old

• 13- 18 years old

• 10- 17 years old

Which age approximately for girls to begin puberty?

• 10- 12 years old

• 12- 16 years old

• 12- 14 years old

• 10- 16 years old

All humans go through puberty at the same age

• True

• False

Both boys and girls are likely to get spots during puberty

• true

• false

These chemicals tell the body to change and grow during puberty.

• adrenal
• respiratory
• digestive
• hormones

What is the sign of puberty for males?

• more hair

• voice change

• Pimples

• All of the above

Which term best describes adolescence?

• Endpoint

• Transition

• Beginning

• Maturity

How does the brain change during adolescence?

• It grows bigger in size

• It develops more nerve endings

• It develops better impulse control, judgment, and reasoning

• It develops new glands

Which of the following is a true statement about adolescents?

• They often experiment with new things

• They rarely feel self-conscious or awkward

• They often find themselves obeying their teachers more often

• They rarely look up to famous role models