Puberty refers to the achievement of reproductive maturity. It is a period of acceleration in linear growth, increase in muscle mass, and changes in ovarian and testicular function (1). The initial evaluation of the young child with early sexual development is to distinguish true central ...
Puberty represents a period of dramatic physiological change that is unparalleled in development (Connolly, Paikoff, and Buchanan, 1996). Not surprisingly, this maturational process has a profound impact on the psychological functioning of youth. One of the most intense changes to occur at puberty ...
the egg will not implant into the uterus and the built up endometrial tissue and blood will shed. This flow of blood and tissue is the “period” or menstruation portion of the cycle. A period usually lasts five to seven days with the first three to four days having a heavier...
the period during which the body prepares for a possible pregnancy, anunfertilized eggis released from one of the twoovaries, travels to the the uterus, a pear-shaped organ also referred to as the “womb.” While the egg is on
•Adolescence is the period of life between childhood and adulthood. It encompasses the physical, cognitive, and social development that occurs during puberty. •Example: “Adolescence is a time of significant change and self-discovery.” Growth spurts •Growth spurts refer to rapid periods of...
The changes that occur in puberty happen in boys over a period of several years. Here are some of the changes you can expect -- and the average age when they happen. But remember, these are just average ages. The exact schedule you follow may be different than it is for other boys yo...
Puberty means a series of changes in the body between the ages of 9 and 19. One of the most significant changes is the increase in height. Children usually grow significantly in a short period of time, which is called a "growth spurt". Another significant cha...
This chapter discusses puberty which is the period of transition from childhood to adulthood and from immaturity to maturity. During this time, secondary sex characteristics develop and mature, the gonads become functional, the adolescent growth spurt takes place, and profound psychological changes occur...
(Biology) the period after puberty Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014 Want to thank TFD for its existence?Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or ...
In this chapter the word “puberty” refers collectively to the morphological and physiological changes that occur in the growing boy or girl as the gonads change from the infantile to the adult state. These changes involve nearly all the organs and structures of the body but they do not begin...