NUR1 223 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: European Route E50, Homeroom, Physical Attractiveness

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Chapter 11& 12: physical and cognitive development in adolescence. 11-12 to 14 years: rapid pubertal change. 16-18 years: full adult appearance, anticipation of adult roles. October 16, 2014 p361-390: stimulate underarm and pubic hair growth. Both men and women have testosterone and estrogen, but at different levels, men have more testosterone and women have more estrogen. Pubertal changes mainly fit into two categories: (1) body growth and (2) maturation of sexual characteristics. Sex differences in body growth in adolescence: growth spurt - rapid gain in height and weight, girls taller & heavier than boys before age 14, body growth complete by age 16 for girls and 17 1/2 for boys. Growth spurt: starts age 12 1/2, starts age 10 (taller girls) Proportions: shoulders broaden, longer legs, hips broaden. Muscle-fat makeup gain more muscle, : add more fat, superior athletic abilities. Decline in physical activity from ages 9 to 15.

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