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Physical Development for Adolescence. Adolescence. Transition between childhood and adulthood. Changes in body and sexual maturity. Physical Development for Female Adolescence. Estrogens released by ovaries Androgens contribute girls’ height Menarche Growth completed by 16 Sleep declines.
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Adolescence • Transition between childhood and adulthood. Changes in body and sexual maturity.
Physical Development for Female Adolescence • Estrogens released by ovaries • Androgens contribute girls’ height • Menarche • Growth completed by 16 • Sleep declines
Physical Dev. For Males • Large quantities of androgen testosterone is release • Testes secrete small amount of estrogen • Spurt in strength, speed and endurance • Spermarche • Red blood cells increase • Growth completed by 17 and half • Sleep declines