Science

Reaching the Age of Adolescence

Question:

Write notes on Adam's apple.

Answer:

In human males, the larynx grows larger during puberty and can be seen as a protruding part of the throat. This protrusion is known as the Adam's apple. In boys, under the influence of sex hormones, the larynx becomes prominent. As a result the vocal cords become longer and thicker, causing the voice to become hoarse. However, in females, the larynx is of a small size and is hardly visible. Therefore, girls have a high pitched voice, while the voice of boys is low pitched.
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Reaching the Age of Adolescence

Q 1.

Define adolescence.

Q 2.

What is menstruation? Explain.

Q 3.

What is the term used for secretions of endocrine glands responsible for changes taking place in the body?

Q 4.

List changes in the body that take place at puberty.

Q 5.

Write notes on Secondary sexual characters.

Q 6.

Write notes on Adam's apple.

Q 7.

What are sex hormones? Why are they named so? State their function.

Q 8.

Write notes on Sex determination in the unborn baby.