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| Adolescence | The time in our life that is the bridge between childhood and adulthood |
| The pituitary gland is part of what body system? | Endocrine |
| Pituitary gland | Known as the "Master Gland" and is located at the base of the brain |
| HGH | Hormone that is released by the pituitary gland |
| Estrogen & Progesterone | Hormones that are released by the ovaries |
| Hormone | Chemical substances that travel to all parts of the body through the blood stream |
| Testosterone | Hormone that is released by the testes |
| 20 | Age when an average male reaches his adult height |
| 18 | Age when average female reaches her adult height |
| 12-13 | Age range that an average female sees the largest weight gain |
| 14-15 | Age range that an average male sees the largest weight gain |
| Facial hair, deeper voice, & broader shoulders | Physical changes in males during adolescence |
| Heredity | The passing of traits from parents to their children |
| Environment | The surroundings and experiences that influence a person's growth and development |
| Chromosomes | The strands of material found in a cell that carry coded messages for inherited traits |
| Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) | The chemical substances in a chromosome that contain coded messages about heredity |
| Gene | The portion of DNA that determines a single trait |
| Abstinence | Refraining from taking part in an activity, such as sexual activity, drugs, or alcohol |
| Middle Age | The age group that is between the ages of 40 and 60 |
| 60 | The "Old Age" or "Elderly" group begins at this age |
