Puberty and how the body changes

What is the endocrine system?

• A system of muscles that control movement
• A network of glands that produce and release hormones to regulate bodily functions.
• A group of organs that help with digestion
• A network of nerves that transmit signals

What are the parts of the endocrine system?

• Nervous system and digestive system
• Bones and muscles
• Skin and hair
• Glands that produce and secrete hormones

What gland in the endocrine system do males have?

• Thyroid gland
• Pancreas
• Testes
• Ovaries

What gland in the endocrine system do females have?

• Appendix
• Pancreas
• Thyroid
• Ovaries

What is hygiene?

• Eating junk food
• Avoiding exercise
• Practices that help maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases
• Not washing hands

How often should you bathe with soap?

• Every hour, to ensure maximum cleanliness
• Once a year, whether you need it or not
• Daily

• Never, because soap is unnecessary

How often should you wash your hair?

• Every day
• Once a month
• Never
• 2-3 times a week

What does it mean to be uncircumsized?

• The foreskin of the penis has not been surgically removed.
• It means having a piercing on the penis
• It means growing pubic hair

• It means having a tattoo on the penis

When should females get pelvic exams?

• At the age of 21, or earlier if sexually active
• Never, unless pregnant
• Only if experiencing pelvic pain
• Because you want to

When does puberty start for females?

• Between the ages of 15 and 20
• After the age of 30
• At birth
• Between the ages of 8 and 13