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  • Heredity transmission of traits from parent to offspring
  • Genotype specific information imbedded within our genes, can only be determined by blood testing.
  • Phenotype physical expression of the genotype/physical characteristics
  • maturation completion of growth of genetic character within an organism or the unfolding of an individual’s inherent traits or potential
  • Genes small sections of DNA within the genome that code for proteins. They contain the instructions for our individual characteristics – like eye and hair color.
  • heredity [nature] is the transmission of traits from parents to offspring it provides the raw materials of which the individual is made up.
  • Environment [nurture] is the sum total of the forces or experiences that a person undergoes from conception to old age. It includes family, friends, school, nutrition, and other groups one is in contact with.
  • Societal Expectations issues like meeting the society’s   standard   of   physical beauty and body type
  • cultural Practices how we take care of our bodies-nutrition and hygienic practices and standard of beauty and attractiveness
  • Sex -the activity that involves the insertion of the male penis inside the female vagina for sexual pleasure.
  • Human sexual behavior -any activity, solitary or between two persons – that induces or brings sexual arousal.
  • Solitary Behavior Commonly called as self–gratification or self–stimulation that leads to sexual arousal and sexual climax.
  • Solitary Behavior -This takes place in personal and private as an end in itself.
  • Some adolescents become much more aggressive when they respond to such stimuli. The challenge is self-control.
  • Socio sexual behavior - occurs between only one male and one female.
  • Physical contacts involving petting (hugging and kissing) is considered as an ingredient of the learning process and eventually of courtship and selection of a marriage partner.