Boys Puberty - Answer Start of Puberty: Usually begins between ages 9.5 and 13.5.
Growth Spurt: age 12.5
Spermarche (First Ejaculation): Begins around the age of 13
End of Puberty: 18 years old on average.
Girls Puberty - Answer Start of Puberty: Typically begins between ages 8 and 13.
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Boys Puberty - Answer Start of Puberty: Usually begins between ages 9.5 and 13.5.
Growth Spurt: age 12.5
Spermarche (First Ejaculation): Begins around the age of 13
End of Puberty: 18 years old on average.
Girls Puberty - Answer Start of Puberty: Typically begins between ages 8 and 13.
Growth Spurt: starts age 10
Menarche (First Menstruation): age 12.5
End of Puberty: 16 years old on average.
Summarize the domino effect and its role in puberty. - Answer The hypothalamus is a regulatory center
in the brain and it sends GnRH to the pituitary gland, triggered by achieving a certain threshold of body
fat. The pituitary gland released gonadotropins (FSH and LH) which trigger the production of sperm and
ovarian follicles, along with sex hormones being released into the bloodstream. These sex hormones
lead to the development of secondary sex characteristics like pubic hair growth, breast growth, etc.
Late-Maturing Girls - Answer have not been identified for being at risk for major problems, although
these individuals may feel annoyed at being behind their peers regarding sexual development. The poor
outcomes are by no means inevitable.
Early-Maturing Boys - Answer typically receive positive attention for being the tallest and strongest in
their class. This positive attention is often from both girls and other boys, who may look up to early
maturing boys who have a natural advantage in sports and other activities.
Late-Maturing Boys - Answer may be at-risk for problem behaviors if their appearance and behavior,
paired with an unsympathetic and bullying school situation, results in their being rejected by their peers.
The poor outcomes are by no means inevitable.
, Profile of people with anorexia nervosa - Answer are more likely to come from middle- to upper-class
families that are highly controlling, common for it to run in the family.
are more likely to be very perfectionistic and tightly controlling of their own behaviors.
may come from a culture or part of society where there is a high emphasis on being thin.
may also have low levels of key neurotransmitters.
Profile of people with bulimia nervosa - Answer may also run in families. However, these individuals are
more likely to be impulsive and engage in other reckless behaviors. Research has found connections
between bulimia and depressive disorders, indicating a possible biochemical problem.
Eating disorders - Answer In summary, a variety of social, genetic, neurochemical, and personality
variables play a role in eating disorders. However, younger and more perfectionistic individuals are more
likely to develop anorexia, while older and more impulsive individuals are more likely to develop bulimia.
People with the purging subtype of anorexia will still be concerned about obesity and would be
underweight. Those components are not part of bulimia.
Early Maturing Girls - Answer Girls who begin to mature before age 10 my experience delinquency,
negative body image, eating Disorder, substance abuse and early sexual behavior.
Boys who begin to mature before age 12 may experience popularity with girls, popularity among male
peers & athletic success. May also be more prone to risk behavior, starting to do more activities before
they are ready.
Girl who mature later in life may have a more boyish figure and suffer from body image problems. Even
feeling left out from their peers.
Boys who mature later may be at risk for some social and behavioral problems if these physical attributes
contribute to them being rejected by their peers.
What are the health consequences of anorexia nervosa? - Answer affects your entire body.
Anorexia can be fatal, and it is the deadliest mental disorder. Anorexia damages all major organs, and
heart problems can linger for the rest of the individual's life. Nutritional deficiencies also affect the brain
and bones. Amenorrhea (cessation of menstruation) is also common. Both anorexia and bulimia are
associated with mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
What are the health consequences of bulimia nervosa? - Answer affects the entire body. Is less costly
from a health standpoint, it can result in heart failure and stomach rupture. More benign consequences
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