To solve the crossword puzzle, we will use the clues provided and match them with the words from the word bank. Let's go through each clue step by step:
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Across Clues
1.
The formal term for a "period"
- This refers to the monthly bleeding cycle in girls.
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Answer: Menstruation
4.
Will grow under your arms and in your pubic area
- This is body hair that grows during puberty.
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Answer: Hair
5.
This gland in the brain sends a signal to start puberty
- The pituitary gland is responsible for triggering puberty by releasing hormones.
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Answer: Pituitary
7.
Makes your hair and skin more oily
- Sebum is the oil produced by glands in the skin.
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Answer: Sebum
8.
When the penis gets hard
- This is the term for an erection.
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Answer: Erection
9.
Helps to manage underarm body odor
- Deodorant is used to control sweat and odor.
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Answer: Deodorant
10.
This gland makes you have body odor
- Apocrine glands produce sweat that can cause body odor.
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Answer: Apocrine
11.
If you feel alone, sad, or angry often, ask an adult for this
- Seeking help is important when dealing with emotional issues.
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Answer: Help
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Down Clues
1.
Can shift quickly and make you sad, angry, irritated, etc.
- Mood swings are common during puberty.
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Answer: Mood
2.
The main hormone for boys
- Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone.
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Answer: Testosterone
3.
Using a razor to get rid of body hair
- Shaving is a method to remove unwanted hair.
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Answer: Shave
6.
A way of bathing
- Showering is a common method of cleaning oneself.
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Answer: Shower
8.
The main hormone for girls
- Estrogen is the primary female sex hormone.
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Answer: Estrogen
10.
Also known as pimples
- Acne is the medical term for pimples.
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Answer: Acne
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Final Answer
Here is the completed crossword puzzle:
```
Across:
1. Menstruation
4. Hair
5. Pituitary
7. Sebum
8. Erection
9. Deodorant
10. Apocrine
11. Help
Down:
1. Mood
2. Testosterone
3. Shave
6. Shower
8. Estrogen
10. Acne
```
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of puberty worksheet.
