Maturation in boys
that adolescence is a transition period between childhood and adulthood.
discuss changes in the boys' bodies during puberty;
discuss the importance of hygiene during puberty.
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Maturation in boys
Adolescence (maturation)Adolescence (maturation) in boys it starts at around age 12 -16. Then the shoulders and chest grow. The arms, legs, hands and feet grow especially fast. The facial features change and the facial hair appears on it. Hair grows under the arms as well as pubic hair growth. They can also grow hair on the chest. Testicles and penis increase in size. In boys, especially at the beginning of adolescence, there are so‑called wet dreamswet dreams. When ejaculation occurs, or the release of the semen outside the body. Wet dreams are proof that sperm production has started in the testes.
During puberty in boys, as a result of the strong growth of the larynx, there is voice changevoice change. It consists in changing the sound of the voice from a child’s to a man’s. The boys' voice change usually lasts about two years and is very easily noticeable. It is characterized by a breaking of voice during speaking and difficulties in controlling its height (changing into high and low sounds) and frequent hoarseness.
Among the changes listed below during puberty, indicate those that apply to boys.
- The shoulders and chest grow.
- There are frequent changes in moods.
- They grow pubic hair.
- There is frequent voice and hoarseness caused by voice change.
- Facial hair appears.
- Breasts grow.
- The intensity of experiencing feelings and emotions increases.
- The hips, thighs, buttocks are rounded.
- Menstruation begins.
- Hair grows under the arms.
Select which sentences are true and which are false.
| True | False | |
| Boys and girls begin to mature at the same age. | □ | □ |
| Wet dreams are an uncontrolled ejaculation. | □ | □ |
| In the maturing boys, legs and feet grow especially fast. | □ | □ |
Summary
The period of puberty is the time when the human body reaches sexual maturity.
During puberty, many changes take place in boys' bodies (eg bones grow rapidly, pubic hair appears, sweat is increased, voice mutation).
Changes in the body during puberty are triggered by sex hormones.
In boys, especially at the beginning of adolescence, there are so‑called wet dreams.
Keywords
maturation, wet dreams, voice change
Glossary
dojrzewanie – okres życia człowieka, podczas którego w organizmie zachodzą zmiany związane z funkcjonowaniem układu rozrodczego; dojrzewanie dotyczy zarówno rozwoju fizycznego, jak i psychicznego
polucja – uwolnienia nasienia na zewnątrz organizmu
mutacja głosu – zmiana brzmienia (barwy) głosu z dziecięcego na męski