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What is the process of physical changes as a child's body develops into an adult?
Puberty
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The period of time between childhood and adulthood
Adolescence
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Chemical messenger that creates a body response and is released in the bloodstream
Hormone
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A specialized tissue that produces and releases chemicals
Gland
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A network of glands that produce and release hormones
Endocrine System
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State of balance within a cell, organ, or system
Homeostasis
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What gives your body the signal to begin puberty?
Hypothalamus
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A gland (in the brain) that stimulates growth and development.
Pituitary Gland. Also called the "master gland".
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Largest organ of the human body.
Skin
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What organ protects, maintains body temp, allows you to feel pain, pressure, hot/cold?
Skin
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What does the sebaceous gland release?
Sebum
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What is sebum?
An oil that travels to the surface of the skin.
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What are the advantages of sebum?
Waterproofs and protects the skin (by preventing dryness).
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Skin condition that results when mostly excess sebum clogs skin pores.
Acne
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Watery, salty fluid that evaporates, thereby, coolign the skin and helping to maintain body temp.
Perspiration (sweat)
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During puberty, sebaceous glands secrete more _____________.
Sebum
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During puberty, sweat glands secrete more ________.
Perspiration (sweat)
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What makes up the elongated parts of the skeleton?
Long bones
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Each long bone includes ______ plates.
Growth
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What are growth plates?
Locations where the lengthening of the bone occurs.
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