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Title

Human Development

Description

Human Development - Chapters 11 & 12 - NOT vocab words!

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Other

Level

Undergraduate 1

Created

05/14/2010

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Term

Rituals

Definition

To mark a coming of age are common.

Term

Puberty

Definition

The process that leads to sexual maturity or fertility (the ability to reproduce)

Term

Early Adolescence

Definition

Approx. Ages 10-11, transition out of childhood

Term

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)

Definition

Growth of pubic, axillary, facial hair; faster body growth, oilier skin, development of body oder

Term

Maturing of sex organs

Definition

Two to four years later triggers a second burst of DHEA production which rises to adult levels.