Puberty and The Body

AdolescenceAndPuberty
Adolescence- time between start of puberty and full maturation Changing body, emotions, social life, mental abilities Puberty- development of body that allows for reproduction Hormones- chemical substances that cause change -Males: Testosterone -Females: Estrogen and Progesterone

Physicalchangesinboysand girls
Girls 8-14 Boys 10-16

GROWTH SPURTS FACIAL ACNE CHANGE IN MUSCLE STRENGTH RISE IN SEX HORMONES

Physical changes in girls

Hair Underarms Genitals Development of breasts Widening of hips Start of menstruation

Physical changes in boys

Hair
Face Underarms Genitals

Deeper voice Bigger shoulders Enlargement of testes and penis

We cant always SEE all the changes

Mental changes
Occur in the thinking process Because the brain is still developing

Emotional changes
Coping with all of the changes of growing up

A new way of thinking!!!

A new way of feeling!!! A desire for Independence Dealing with/Controlling Emotions

TheSocialChanges
Increased Expectations
Understanding, accepting, and following rules (negotiable/non negotiable)

Changing Relationships
Evaluating your relationships

Increased Responsibilities Working outside the home

Lets see what you know!!!

Whattypeofchangeisit?Forthephysical changesdecideMale orFemale?Forthe rest,decideMentalorEmotional?

Hips widen Height increases Muscle strength increases The individual becomes more independent Learn to control the negative effects of their emotions Hair grows under the arms Thinking becomes more sophisticated and complex

Male Reproductive System

http://kidshealth.org/misc/movie/bodybasics /male_repro.html

How does the male reproductive system work?

Testes- located in the scrotum, makes sperm and testosterone Penis- external sexual organ, removes urine, delivers sperm Epididymis- store sperm Vas deferens- tube that carries sperm Seminal Vesicles- nourish sperm, help them move faster Prostate Gland- thin,milky fluid that protects sperm from acid in female system Bulbourethral (Cowpers) Gland- protects sperm from acid in male urethra

Activity
Using your visual of the male reproductive system, trace the path that the sperm takes from the testes to the outside of the body

Some Problems of Male Reproductive System

Jock Itch Cystitis (bladder infection) Hernia Testicular torsion Undecended testes Prostate cancer Testicular cancer

Female Reproductive System

http://kidshealth.org/misc/movie/bodybasics /bodybasics_female_repro.html

The menstrual cycle

Hormone controlled changes that prepare uterine lining for pregnancy Prior to ovulation (release of egg):
Thickening of uterine lining High levels of estrogen and progesterone No fertilization= menstruation (discharge of uterine lining)

How does the female reproductive system work?

Ovaries- female reproductive organs that makes progesterone, estrogen, and eggs Fallopian tubes- transports eggs from ovary to uterus Uterus- muscular organ that provides place to support developing human Vagina- birth canal

LetsPractice!!
Holding your female reproductive system diagram in the air, point to the correct part..

Fallopian tuBes Ovaries Cervix Uterus vagina