Sexual maturity

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What is sexual maturity  
This refers to the stage of development when an organism becomes capable of reproducing
How does sexual maturity occur in humans? 
Sexual maturity occurs during puberty which is the development of secondary sexual characteristics and the ability to produce gametes
What are the male gamete called
Sperm
What is the female gamete called
Egg
What is puberty 
The stage of life when our bodies start to change and become capable of having babies
When does puberty start in female?
Usually at 8-13
When does puberty start in males?
Usually at 9-14
What are the 5 stages in the human life cycle?
Infancy
Childhood
Puberty/adolescence
Adulthood
Aging
What is adolescence 
The beginning of puberty triggered by hormones
What is the male hormone called?
Testosterone
What is the female hormone called?
Estrogen
When does menopause start in females?
45-55 years
What is menopause?  
Menopause is the stopping of periods that occurs from ages 45-55
What is changes happen during puberty?
Bodily changes
What changed happen during adolescence?
Emotional &cognitive changes
What are secondary sexual characteristics?
Changes which makes sexually mature males &females
What is the menstrual cycle?
A series of changes in the female reproductive system that leads to ovulation