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1 GROWTH & CHANGE Mrs. Lord Unit 3 Lesson 1

2 The period from childhood to adulthood.
Adolescence - The period from childhood to adulthood.

3 Puberty - When a person begins to develop certain traits of an adult of his or her own gender. Puberty marks the beginning of adolescence.

4 - Hormones During Puberty
What is responsible for the changes that affect teens during puberty?? - Hormones

5 Hormones- -What is a Hormone?
Chemical substances that are produced in glands. They play a role in sexual growth, development, and reproduction.

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8 Hormones Testosterone – Male hormone Estrogen & Progesterone Female hormones

9 Primary Sex Characteristics -
-related directly to the production of reproductive cells which is called, Gametes. Male gametes – sperm Female gametes - eggs (ova)

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11 Secondary Sex Characteristics-
Additional changes during puberty that occur over several months or years. What do you think these are????

12 Secondary Sex Characteristics:
Males: Facial hair appears Body hair appears Voice deepens Shoulders broaden Muscles develop Hairline begins to recede Perspiration increases

13 Secondary Sex Characteristics:
Females: Breasts develop Body hair appears Waistline narrows Hips widen Body fat increases Menstruation starts Perspiration increases

14 Homework what is a hormone? What is puberty?
What are 2 female and 2 male secondary sex Characteristics name the male/female gamete __?__ They play a role in sexual growth, development, and reproduction. __?__ is The period from childhood to adulthood

15 Grab a Book Turn to page 242 – Read lessons 1 and 2


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