Learning Objectives

Understand the physical structures that are involved in biological maturation during puberty.

Understand the processes through which the body changes during puberty.

Understand what occurs as females and males become sexually mature.

Understand the differences in when puberty occurs and how long it takes to complete.

Understand how pubertal changes affect the individual and those around him or her, especially in psychological ways.

Understand the connections between pubertal changes and eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia.

Understand physical health and health care during adolescence.

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