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Human Development
Human Development - Chapters 11 & 12 - NOT vocab words!
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05/14/2010

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Rituals
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To mark a coming of age are common.
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Puberty
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The process that leads to sexual maturity or fertility (the ability to reproduce)
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Early Adolescence
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Approx. Ages 10-11, transition out of childhood
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Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
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Growth of pubic, axillary, facial hair; faster body growth, oilier skin, development of body oder
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Maturing of sex organs
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Two to four years later triggers a second burst of DHEA production which rises to adult levels.
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