Changes at Adolescence

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Write ten slogans on child marriage.

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What is the difference between lotion and liniment?

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One of the most conspicuous changes during puberty is the sudden increase in height.

1. False

2. True

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Sometimes during puberty, voice of some boys become hoarse. Why?
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Q. The time period when the body undergoes changes, leading to reproductive maturity is called ______.

1. marriage
2. growth
3. adolescence
4. development

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Higher number of acne and pimples in teenagers is caused due to the increased activity of sweat and sebaceous glands.

1. True

2. False

Q. Child marriage is social evil.

1. True
2. False

Q. Larynx is made up of ____ cartilages.

1. 12
2. 7
3. 9
4. 10

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What is the function of testes?

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Name two hormones which cause the appearance of secondary sex characters in male and female humans?

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The period of life, when the body undergoes changes, leading to reproductive maturity, is called __.

Q. What changes occur in our body as we grow up in adolescence ?

Q. What is the age of adolescence in humans.

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When does puberty end?

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What is the final stage of adolescence?

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What is middle adolescence?

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The change in voice of boys during puberty is due to enlargement of ___ .

1. nostrils

2. jaw bone

3. larynx

4. pharynx

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After attaining puberty boys develop a__________ voice

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Salma had a very soft and smooth skin during her childhood. As she entered adolescence. she developed pimples on her face. The skin specialist advised her to wash her face at regular intervals. Can you explain the reasons for the appearance of pimples on her face and suggest ways to prevent them?

Q. Puberty refers to the bodily changes, whereas _______ is the period of transition between childhood and adulthood.

1. maturity
2. oldage
3. infancy
4. adolescence

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Boys hit puberty earlier than girls.

1. True

2. False

Q. Growth of girls stop at an age earlier than that of boys.

1. True
2. False

Q. Changes happening during adolescence are controlled by ___.

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Reproductive age in women starts when their

1. Menstruation starts

2. Breasts start developing

3. Body weight increases

4. Height increases

Q. What is the common name of the bulge (or projection) at the front of the throat in grown up boys?

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Define adolescence.

Q. Which among the following is not a characteristic of an adolescent girl?

1. Increased activity of sebaceous glands
2. Menarche
3. Adam’s apple
4. Pubic hair

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Which of the following changes are observed during puberty?

I. Increase in height.

II. Development of hair in armpits and groin area.

III. Pain in joints and knees.

IV. Discoloration of nail fingers.

V. Development of reproductive organs.

1. I, III, IV

2. I, V

3. II, IV

4. I, II, V

Q. What are the different behavioural changes occuring at the stage of adolescence?

1. Inclination towards unhealthy habits
2. Avoiding conversations with opposite sex
3. Increase in dependence of others for decision making
4. Showing unneccesary risk taking behavior

Q. At the time of puberty, both boys and girls shows lot of changes in appearance. Name the hormones responsible for these changes.