Learn about hormones, the glands that produce them, and the physical changes during adolescence.
Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream, which regulate body processes like growth and metabolism.
What is a hormone?
A chemical messenger released by a gland that regulates body processes
Which gland is often called the 'master gland' because it controls other endocrine glands?
The pituitary gland
Adolescence is the period of physical and emotional development between childhood and adulthood, driven by hormonal changes (puberty).
What triggers the physical changes seen during adolescence?
Hormonal changes associated with puberty
Name one physical change that occurs during adolescence.
Growth spurt, voice change (in boys), or development of secondary sexual characteristics
1. What is a hormone?
2. Which gland is called the 'master gland'?
3. What is adolescence?
4. Name one hormonal change during adolescence.
5. Name one physical change during adolescence.