Puberty 101

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Browse the BBC's Interactive Body: Teen Species. Be sure to click on all the hot spots and watch the short videos. Once done, choose the answer that best expresses your knowledge about the questions below:

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1.

What triggers puberty in boys?
- A.
  
  The hypothalamus produces gonadotropin releasing hormone
- B.
  
  The testes produce testosterone
- C.
  
  The voice deepens
Correct Answer
A. The hypothalamus produces gonadotropin releasing hormone
2.

What triggers puberty in girls
- A.
  
  The pituitary produces FSH and LH
- B.
  
  The breast develop
- C.
  
  The hypothalamus produces gonadotropin releasing hormone
Correct Answer
C. The hypothalamus produces gonadotropin releasing hormone
3.

During puberty, in boys, facial development consists of
- A.
  
  A darker tan
- B.
  
  The face lengthens to a more oval shape and facial hair grows
- C.
  
  Sweat that is thicker and smellier
Correct Answer
B. The face lengthens to a more oval shape and facial hair grows
4.

In girls, during puberty, breast develop
- A.
  
  In a series of stages that can take up to 4 years
- B.
  
  In one month
- C.
  
  Overnight
Correct Answer
A. In a series of stages that can take up to 4 years
5.

Sweat changes during puberty
- A.
  
  Are much stronger for boys
- B.
  
  Are the result of bathing habits
- C.
  
  Are much stronger in girls
- D.
  
  Are the same for both boys and girls
- E.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
D. Are the same for both boys and girls
6.

In boys, during puberty
- A.
  
  All answers apply
- B.
  
  The testicles start to get bigger
- C.
  
  Penis enlarges
- D.
  
  Pubic hair appears
- E.
  
  Erections may occur at random moments
Correct Answer
A. All answers apply
7.

In girls, during puberty
- A.
  
  Pelvic bones grow and hips become wider
- B.
  
  Pubic hair starts to grow
- C.
  
  Menstrual cycles begin
- D.
  
  Breasts begin to grow
- E.
  
  All answers apply
Correct Answer
E. All answers apply
8.

Bone changes that occur during puberty, are the same for boys and girls and, include
- A.
  
  A change in color of bones
- B.
  
  A decrease in the gaps and fusing of bones
- C.
  
  the increase in the gaps between bones
Correct Answer
B. A decrease in the gaps and fusing of bones
9.

The deepening of the voice, in boys, occurs as a result of
- A.
  
  Estrogen
- B.
  
  Less yelling
- C.
  
  testosterone that makes the voice box grow and the vocal chords lengthen
Correct Answer
C. testosterone that makes the voice box grow and the vocal chords lengthen
10.

How long does puberty last?
- A.
  
  10 years
- B.
  
  1 to 4 years
- C.
  
  All one's life
Correct Answer
B. 1 to 4 years

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Puberty 101

What triggers puberty in boys?

What triggers puberty in girls

During puberty, in boys, facial development consists of

In girls, during puberty, breast develop

Sweat changes during puberty

In boys, during puberty

In girls, during puberty

Bone changes that occur during puberty, are the same for boys and girls and, include

The deepening of the voice, in boys, occurs as a result of

How long does puberty last?