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| When does adolescence begin and end? |
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Begins at onset of puberty
Ends w/ cessation of body growth (18-20) |
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| Development of secondary sex characteristics (term?) |
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| 2 yrs b4 puberty; tweens (term?) |
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| 1-2 yrs after puberty, skeletal growth complete, reproductive function, up to 25 yo (term?) |
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| Organs necessary for reproduction (term?) |
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| Primary sex characteristics |
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| Result of hormonal changes; NO direct role in reproduction (term?) |
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| Secondary Sex characteristics |
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| Males produce this gradually throughout maturation. Females have an increase in this about 3 yrs after menarche, remaining at this max level for reproductive life. |
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| This is secreted in small amts up to 7-9 yo. Rapid increase in both sexes. Males continue rapid increase until 15 yo. Responsible for early sexual maturation |
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| The appearance of breast buds at 9-13 yo |
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| Pubic hair 2-6 mo after thelarche |
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| First menstruation 12.9 years old. 2 yrs after 1st pubescent changes |
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| How do we know that a M or F has 'precocious puberty?' |
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M: Appearance of secondary sex characteristics <9 yo
F: Appearance of secondary sex characteristics <7-8 yo |
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| How do we know that a M or F has 'delayed puberty?' |
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M: >5 years from initiation to progression of genital growth
F: >5 years from breast growth to menarche |
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| What do 1/3 of boys experience that disappears in 2 years? |
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| ___%-___% of total height is achieved in puberty; this is a ___-___ mo. period. |
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| Why is obesity in F associated with an early onset of menarche/precocious puberty? |
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What are certain physiologic changes that occur?
1. Cardiac
2. HR/Heat production
3. Formed elements
4. Respiratory |
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1. Cardiac: Heart size/strength increases, BP/volume increases
2. HR/Heat production: Decreases
3. Formed elements: Adult values
4. Respiratory: Volume/capacity increase |
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| What is the developmental goal for this age? What problems can occur along the way? |
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To define an independent identity
Ambivalence, intense socialization/loneliness, turmoil, reject parents |
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| Name 4 reasons for sexual experimentation. |
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| Curiosity, pleasure, conquest, peer pressure |
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| Name 4 health-damaging behaviors for homosexual teens. |
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| Early sex behavior, STD, running away, suicide |
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| Name 3 main injuries in this age. What is the most fatal? |
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| MVAs, firearms, sports; MVAs |
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| Name ways you can 'handle' a teen. |
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| Partner, simple/inconspicuous treatments, choose battles, motivation/consequences, choices, PRIVACY, peer visitors, teen room |
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