6 FLE 1 puberty

What is puberty?

• The time when your body stops growing

• The time when your body begins to develop and change as you transition into adulthood

• The time when you start school

• The time when you retire

What gland releases hormones that trigger puberty?

• Thyroid gland

• Adrenal gland

• Pituitary gland

• Pineal gland

Which hormone is released in boys during puberty?

• Estrogen

• Insulin

• Testosterone

• Adrenaline

What is one of the physical changes in boys during puberty?

• Decreased muscle mass

• Increased muscle mass

• Loss of hair

• Decreased height

What is a common change in girls during puberty?

• Voice deepening

• Facial hair growth

• Breast development

• Increased height

At what age do periods typically start in girls?

• Around age 10

• Around age 12

• Around age 14

• Around age 16

What is a possible occurrence in boys during puberty?

• Increased height

• Wet dreams

• Decreased appetite

• Loss of hair

What changes occur in the voice of boys during puberty?

• Voice becomes higher

• Voice becomes softer

• Vocal changes and cracking

• Voice remains the same

What happens to eggs in girls during puberty?

• They disappear

• They mature

• They decrease in number

• They change color

What is one of the emotional changes during puberty?

• Increased appetite

• Emotional changes may not progress at the same pace as physical changes

• Decreased height

• Loss of hair