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chapter 11&12 h dev
Term | Definition |
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puberty | the biological stage of development characterized by changes that lead to reproductive capacity |
feedback loop | a system in which glands regulate each other's functioning through a series of hormonal messages |
primary sex charcteristics | the structures that make reproduction possible |
secular trend | a historical trend toward increasing adult height and earlier puberty |
semen | the fluid that contains sperm and substances that nourish and help transport sperm |
nocturnal emission | emission of seminal fluid while asleep |
gynecomastia | enlargement of breast tissue in males |
menarche | the onset of menstruation |
osteoporosis | a condition involving progressive loss of bone tissue |
ethnic identity | a sense of belonging to an ethnic group |
clique | a group of 5 to 10 individuals who hang around together and who share activities and confidences |
crowd | a large, loosely organized group of people who may or may not spend much time together and who are identified by the activities of the group |
homosexual | referring to an erotic orientation toward members of one's own gender |
masturbation | sexual self-stimulation |
petting | kissing and touching the breasts and genitals |