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Fertilization
The joining of a sperm with an egg
Prostate
Large gland surrounding the male uretha
how does heredity affects the time your growth spurt begins
time often correspond to the to time your parents hit their growth spurt
Menopause
The permanent end of menstruation
during puberty and throughout life
When do males produce sperm?
Sex glands
Ovaries and testes
Estrogen is responsible for the development of female traits; such as breast development and periods. Progesterone works mainly to prepare the uterus for possible pregnancy and breasts for supplying milk for the newborn.
How does the role of estrogen differ from that of progesterone?
Ejaculation
Release of semen from the penis
Hormones
What do you call the chemicals that cause the growth spurt to occur?
Scrotum
Pouch that contains the testes
Puberty
The part of adolescence when a boy or girl matures sexually
Menarche
The first menstrual period
Glans
The tip of the penis
Cold air or water draws closer together and warm air or waters relaxes
How do muscles in the scrotum affect the appearance of the testes?
Adolescence
The period of life between childhood and adulthood
1. Growth in breasts
2. hips get wider
3. voice gets a little deeper
4. growth of body hair
5. Get a period
What are four changes girls experience during puberty?
epididymis, vas deferens, prostate gland, urethra EVPU
Number these terms in order (1-4) in which sperm passes through them: vas deferens, urethra, prostate gland, epididymis.
Urethra
Tube through which both semen and urine leave the male body
They hold nutrients for the sperm
What role do the seminal vesicles play in reproduction?
Follicle
A case of tissue enclosing an egg
Ovulation
The egg leaving the ovary
No, because it is normal and doesn't harm the reproductive system
The hymen is often stretched or broken during exercise. Is a broken hymen reason for concern? Why or why not?
When a boy is asleep (most often during puberty)
When do nocturnal emissions happen?
Penis
Male reproductive organ located outside of the body
ovary (follicle), fallopian tube, uterus, cervix, vagina
Number these terms in the order (1-5) in which an unfertilized egg travels through them: cervix, uterus, ovary(follicle), fallopian tube, vagina
Hormones
Chemicals released by endocrine gland
Sex cells
Ova and sperm
1. breasts will grow and feel sore
2. Shoulders become broader
3. gets a lower deeper voice
4. Growth of body hair
What are four changes guys experience during puberty?
wash face and keep clean, could possibly use product, or possible go to a specialized doctor
What advice would you give to a friend who has problems with acne?
Menstruation
Process during which unfertilized eggs pass from a female’s body
Traits
Physical features passed from a parent to a child
The blood fills the spongy tissues
Explain the role of blood in an erection
Semen
Fluid made in male reproductive organs that contains male sex cells
Because so many changes are happening in their lives and sometimes they might just need a break without adding on more stress
Why are patience and understanding especially important qualities for both parents and children during adolescence?
They are more likely closer now than before. They rely on their friends as they did their families when they were young
How do adolescent friendships differ from friendships of younger children?
Nocturnal Emission
Release of semen during sleep
So that way they can keep it clean and so bacteria doesn't grow and cause an infection
Explain why uncircumcised males must take special care to clean under the foreskin.
Because they don't want to injure the testes and penis.
Explain why males should wear protective equipment while playing contact sports.
Uterus
Female sex organ in which a baby develops
Vagina
Passage through which a baby moves during birth
Pelvic girdle
Ring of bone that protects the female Reproductive organs located inside the body
Each month before the egg leaves and ovary a hormone is sent to the uterus. Glands and blood vessels in the lining grow. The changes in the lining of the uterus make to receive a fertilized egg
Explain how fertilization of an egg affects the process of menstruation.
24- 28 days
How long is a menstrual cycle?
1. Pain in lower back
2. A "full feeling
3. Some experience mood swings
4. Breast tenderness
What are four signs of premenstrual tension?
Daily exercise helps strengthen the muscles of the abdomen and back, therefore girls with strong backs and abdomen muscles do not feel much discomfort during and before their cycle
Why is daily exercise important during menstruation?
Pregnancy
The period when a baby develops in a mother’s uterus
Placenta
A bag-like organ that surrounds the developing baby
Umbilical Cord
Cord that connects the baby to the placenta
Dominant Gene
Gene pair member that can be expressed when only one gene for that trait is present
Recessive Gene
Gene pair member that can only be expressed
when two genes for the trait are present
Fraternal Twins
Twins developing from two different eggs
Identical Twins
Twins developing from the same egg
Chromosomes
Forty-six threadlike parts in body cells that carry genes
They are not socially or emotionally ready and most teens can't financially support the child
Although many teens are physically able to be parents, why is it best for teens to wait until they are older?
Hundreds of sperm break into the egg the egg only gets fertilized by one and all the others die
How do sperm break the thick covering on the egg?
from Women's blood to the umbilical cord
How does a developing baby receive food and oxygen?
Traits were passed from parent to child during which the egg you grew in was fertilized. You have 23 chromosomes from your mother and 23 chromosome from your father
How and when are traits passed from parents to child?
because curly hair because it is the dominant gene
A developing baby received a gene for curly hair from its mother and a gene for straight hair from its father. Will the baby have curly or straight hair? Why?
Identical twins look almost exactly alike and are developed from the same egg and fraternal twins can look different they are developed from different eggs (like the way siblings look alike)
Explain the difference between identical twins and fraternal twins?
Live Sperm and Live egg
What two things must be present in the Fallopian tubes for fertilization to take place?
Miscarriage
The ending of a pregnancy before a baby can live outside its mother
Prenatal Care
The care a mother and her developing baby get
Obstetrician
A doctor whose practice is limited to caring for pregnant women and delivering babies
Delivery
The birth of a baby
Labor
Contraction of muscles of the uterus during birth
Bonding
Establishing a loving relationship between between parents and baby
They miss their menstrual period
What is usually the first sign that a woman is pregnant?
A doctor will listen to the baby through a stethoscope and feel the position of the baby and measure the women's abdomen to see the baby's growth and development also an ultrasound
How do doctors check the health of developing babies?
1. Urine samples
2. Blood pressure
3. Weight
Name three ways a doctor checks the health of a mother during pregnancy.
It makes giving birth much easier because of the women's strong muscles
Why is exercise important during pregnancy?
Women should abstain from drinking alcohol, smoking, certain drugs and medicines, exercising, have a good diet
Explain ways a mother-to-be can stay healthy.
A pregnant women should avoid alcohol and smoking,and drugs because these behaviors robs the women and results in a baby with lack of vitamins, oxygen and minerals, and also can result in your baby being underweight
What substances should a pregnant woman avoid? Why?
The heart and brain might not grow normally
How can German measles affect a developing baby?
1. The uterus contracts cervix dilates
2. Contractions get stronger the baby is pushed through the birth canal and the baby's head gets pushed out and the baby turns sideways so they can pass out of the birth canal
3. "The placenta pulls away from the wall of the uterus. The uterus contracts to push the placenta and umbilical cord down the birth canal"
Briefly describe the three stages of labor.
1. Vaginal Birth
2. C-section (Casarean section)
Describe two ways in which a baby can be born.
Social Needs
The need to interact with others
Physical Needs
The needs of the body
Toddler
Child age one through three
Infant
Child in the first year of life
Emotional Needs
The needs of the mind
Role model
Person whose attitudes and behavior influences the attitudes and actions of others
They need to be held for the infant's emotional health. Also they need to be treated in loving ways because they need to feel loved and wanted. If an infant is not cared for in a loving way they could fall badly ill.
Why is it important to hold an infant and treat him or her in a loving way?
They need to be around other children their age. and parents should Talk to them
What is one way of meeting an infant’s social needs?
Because toddlers are very curious and might try to even accomplish many things on their own they will also try to eat anything they can get their hands on. Toddler may also try many things for the first time that might be frightening to the parent. This might be stressful for a parent but they are growing children and need to learn how to do things on their own. They will also most likely fail
Why do parents of toddlers need a lot of patience?
Because toddlers are very curious around this time in their life and they will put many things in their mouths.
Why must toddlers at play be carefully watched?
1. Clothing
2. nutritious food
3. safe home
4. school materials
5. medical care
Name five physical needs that parents still must provide even when their child is able to take some responsibility for his or her own personal needs?
Children tend to watch what their parents do and try to do the same. If you are a parent living a good healthy lifestyle the more likely your child will do the same!
What are two characteristics of three to twelve-year-olds that make it important for parents to be good role models?
An infant needs much care and careful watching. Adolescence can take care of themselves and help around the house
Compare the parent’s job meeting the needs of an adolescent with that of meeting the physical needs of an infant
1. encouragement
2. give support
3. guidance in developing social skills and planning for future
4. stand back and let adolecentes learn things on their own
Name four ways that parents can meet the emotional needs of an adolescent.