Teen health NOTES. Chapter 1 p.2-28 Physical, mental/emotional, and social changes during teen...

Health During the Life Cycle

Teen health

NOTES

The Life CycleChapter 1 p.2-28

Changes During Puberty Physical, mental/emotional, and

social changes during teen years Adolescence

• Body grows fast Puberty

• Production of hormones sending signals to different parts of your body to prepare for adulthood.

Lesson 1

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Male Reproductive System Makes it possible for people to

produce offspring, or children Males

• Produce and release sperm

Lesson 2

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Female Reproductive System

Three main functions:• Produce and store eggs• Create and nurture offspring• Deliver a baby

Problems • Minor

Cramps Cysts (painful)

• Life threatening Infections Cancers

• STDs• Infertility

Lesson 3

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Infant and Child Development Start as a single cell which develops into a

baby over the course of nine months Eight stages with tasks to master Erik Erikson’s stages of development

• Infancy• Early childhood• Middle childhood• Late childhood• Adolescence• Early adulthood• Middle adulthood• Late adulthood

Lesson 4

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Staying healthy as you age Your age can be measured in 3

ways• Years• How well your various body parts are

working• Lifestyle and connections you have

with others Staying active and involved

helps• Maintain good physical,

mental/emotional, and social health

Lesson 5

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Personal Health CareChapter 2 p.30-52

Personal Hygiene and Consumer Choices

Hygiene affects all sides of your health• cleanliness

How to evaluate products and services=smart consumer• Comparison shopper

Lesson 1

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Care for Skin and Hair Skin is the body’s largest ORGAN

• Three layers: Epidermis Dermis

Hair grows from the follicles (made of keratin) Subcutaneous (suhb kyoo TAY nee uhs)

Connects skin to muscle and bone Holds roots of your hair follicles

Bathe Moisturize Limit sun exposure UV rays at it’s strongest

Lesson 2

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Mouth and teeth Teeth!

• Chew your food• Speech and sounds• structure

Brush and Floss Everyday • Consequences of lack of care:

Plaque Tartar Gingivitis

Lesson 3

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Eyes and Ears Eyes

• Focus light on retina sending info to your brain (allows you to see)• Care:

Sunglasses in the sun Don’t stare at the sun, just don’t look at it 6 feet away from TV Adequate lighting while reading, working, or TV watching Take brakes to avoid eye strain Protection Don’t rub, flush

Ears• Carry sound to the brain • Balance • Care:

Avoid loud sounds Wash and dry Do not insert inside auditory canal

Lesson 4

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Information: Mc Graw Hill Education

Photos: Google