Puberty and the Reproductive System

Time during adolescence when the reproductive system begins to mature and many changes occur.

• Menstruation
• Puberty
• Maturation
• Transformation

Why does puberty occur?

• To allow for people to have more independence.
• To prepare the body for the ability to reproduce (if and when a person is ready to).
• To make the difference between males and females more obvious.
• To make different people experience different things.

What ages do boys typically start puberty?

• 8-16
• 6-12
• 7-14
• 9-15

What ages do girls typically start puberty?

• 12-16
• 7-13
• 6-12
• 8-14

Broadening of shoulders, facial hair, erections, and deepening of the voice are examples of physical changes that happen to __________ during puberty.

• males
• females
• both

Menstruation, ovulation, breast development and estrogen production are examples of __________ changes that happen to females during puberty.

• emotional
• physical
• social
• mental

A change that happens to both boys and girls during puberty is ______.

• Menstruation
• Increase in Perspiration
• Production of Sperm
• Increased Estrogen Hormone

With increased perspiration usually comes body odor. What can you do to help take care of body odor?

• Use deodorant

• Take more showers

• Change your clothing every day.

• All of the above

Name the gland that controls growth during puberty.

• endocrine
• pituitary
• thymus 
• adrenal

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

• adrenal
• respiratory
• digestive
• hormones