All boys and girls pass through a period when changes occur physically, emotionally, socially and mentally. Being able to grow normally in spite of the changes is an achievement in itself. This is called? ADOLESCENCE PERIOD
Growing up is a phase experienced by all living things and it is one of the most wonderful time in one’s life. Each can grow to the fullest within himself/herself.
What is going on with my body?
Bodily changes normally occurs between the ages of 10 to 13 for girls and 12 to 15 years old. At this stage called puberty where the reproductive system becomes active. PHYSICAL CHANGES
Chemical substances formed and released in some organs of the body as the adrenal gland, the pituitary, etc. and carried to another organ or tissue where it has a specific effect. HORMONES
The hollow under the arm at the shoulder. ARMPIT
To be continually changing or varying in an irregular way; moving back and forth or up and down. Fluctuation
Fully grown or physically develop. Mature
A saclike structure Pouch
Quick to take offense;touchy Sensitive
1. Sudden increase in height and weight, with the girls experiencing these earlier. The physical changes that occur to both boys and girls during puberty are the following;
3. Organs of the body like heart, lungs, stomach and skin becomes more mature The physical changes that occur to both boys and girls during puberty are the following;
2. Oil glands become very active which results in skin disorders. The physical changes that occur to both boys and girls during puberty are the following;
4.Hair starts to grow on the armpits and in the public area. The physical changes that occur to both boys and girls during puberty are the following;
PHYSICAL CHANGES IN BOYS 1.Vocal cords and muscles of the throat change their voices into a deeper tone. 2. Hips become more slender and shoulders widen.
PHYSICAL CHANGES IN BOYS 3. In preparation for their roles as fathers, their reproductive organs start producing sperms and may experience nocturnal 4.Hair grow in the face, aside from armpit and public area.
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PHYSICAL CHANGES IN Girls 1. Girls start puberty around the age of 10 or 11. The pituitary gland releases hormones that tell the ovaries to start producing estrogen and progesterone.
PHYSICAL CHANGES IN Girls 2. Breast become fuller; hips broaden and body fats accumulates in thighs and chest. These fats make a woman’s body soft to the touch. 3. Legs develop curves.
PHYSICAL CHANGES IN Girls 4. Some girls develop hair in the upper lips aside from the armpit and pubic area. 5. Menstruation occurs following theses changes. It is a normal and natural process for females.
Young girls enjoying being themselves. Unlike the male genitals, the female reproductive organs are found inside the body. The reproductive glands in women are called ovaries.
Young girls enjoying being themselves. During puberty the ovaries start to release one egg cell, or ovum, each month. I t travels down the fallopian tube to the uterus. 28 days
EMOTIONAL CHANGES ADOLOSCENCE period of physical and psychological development from the onset of puberty to maturity. Their bodies undergo changes, so will their emotions.