puberty/reproductive systems powerpoint

8/3/2019 Puberty/Reproductive Systems Powerpoint

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Puberty and The

Body



Adolescence And PubertyAdolescence And Puberty•• Adolescencedolescence-

time between start of puberty andfull maturation

– Changing body, emotions, social life, mentalabilities

•• Pubertyuberty- development of body

that allows for reproduction

••

Hormonesormones-

chemical

substances that cause change

-Males: Testosterone

-Females: Estrogen and Progesterone



Physical changes in boys and Physical changes in boys and girlsgirls

• Girls 8-14

• Boys 10-16

•GROWTH SPURTS

• FACIAL ACNE

•CHANGE IN MUSCLE STRENGTH

•RISE IN SEX HORMONES



Physical changes in girls Physical changes in girls

• Hair

– Underarms

–

Genitals

• Development of

breasts

• Widening of hips

• Start of

menstruation



Physical changes in boys Physical changes in boys• Hair

–

Face

–

Underarms

– Genitals

• Deeper voice

•

Bigger shoulders

• Enlargement of

testes and penis



We can’t always SEE all

the changes

• Mental changes – Occur in the thinking

process

– Because the brain is stilldeveloping

A new way ofthinking!!!

• Emotional changes

– Coping with all of thechanges of growing up

A new way offeeling!!!

A desire for IndependenceDealing with/Controlling Emotions



The Social

Changes

• Increased Expectations

– Understanding, accepting, and following rules

(negotiable/non negotiable)

• Changing Relationships– Evaluating your relationships

• Increased Responsibilities• Working outside the home



Let’s see what you know!!! What type of change is it? For the physical

changes decide Male or Female? For the rest, decide Mental or Emotional?

• 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

http://www.clipartheaven.com/clipart/shapes_&_symbols/female_symbol.gif

http://www.clipartheaven.com/clipart/shapes_&_symbols/male_symbol.gif



Male Reproductive System

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

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, deliverssperm

•

Epididymis- store sperm

• Vas deferens- tube that carries sperm•

Seminal Vesicles- nourish sperm, help them movefaster

• Prostate Gland- thin,milky fluid that protectssperm from acid in female system

•

Bulbourethral

(Cowper’s) Gland- protects

sperm from acid in male urethra



Activity

Using your visual of the male reproductive

system, trace the path that the sperm takesfrom the testes to the outside of the body



Some Problems of MaleReproductive 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

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






The menstrual cycle

• Hormone controlledchanges that prepare

uterine lining forpregnancy

•

Prior to ovulation

(release of egg):–

Thickening of uterinelining

– High levels of estrogenand progesterone

–

No fertilization=menstruation (dischargeof uterine lining)



How does the femalereproductive system work?

• Ovaries- female reproductive organs thatmakes progesterone, estrogen, and eggs•

Fallopian tubes- transports eggs fromovary to uterus

•

Uterus- muscular organ that provides

place to support developing human• Vagina- birth canal



Let’s Practice!!

Holding your female reproductive system

diagram in the air, point to the correct part..•Fallopian tuBes

•Ovaries•Cervix

•Uterus•vagina

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