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adolescence - the teenage years (11-18)
when the human body starts to change
hormones - chemical substance made by
specific organs that control the way your body
acts
endocrine system - a system where organs
and glands that control the way the body acts
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organs and glands in the endocrine system:
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pituitary gland
testes (male)
ovaries (female)
pancreas
thyroid gland
adrenal gland
parathyroid gland
Draw, label, and define each organ and glad
of the endocrine system into your notes.
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puberty - a time during adolescence when the
human body physically changes to the adult
characteristics
metabolism – the process by which the body
gets energy from food
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Male changes during puberty:
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Male hormones (chemicals) increase
Sudden, fast growth
No more baby teeth – now you have permanent teeth
Acne (pimples)
Armpit hair
Pubic hair
Perspiration (sweat)
Genitals (penis) get bigger
Muscles get bigger
Facial hair (hair on your face) grows
Voice gets deeper
Start to produce sperm
Wide shoulders
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Female changes during puberty:
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Female hormone (chemical) increases
Sudden, fast growth
No more baby teeth – now you have permanent teeth
Acne (pimples)
Armpit hair
Pubic hair
Perspiration (sweat)
Breasts (boobs) develop
Wide hips
Body fat increases
Ovulation (ovaries start to create eggs)
Menstruation (period)
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4 developments that happen in the body:
1. physical development – development that you can
see
2. mental development – development that happens
in the brain
3. emotional development – development that has to
do with feelings
4. social development – develop the personality
(able to interact with people)