This document provides information about holistic health and the five dimensions of holistic health: physical, mental, emotional, social, and moral-spiritual. It then discusses physical, mental, emotional, social, and moral-spiritual changes that occur during adolescence. Finally, it covers some common health problems and concerns related to the physical, mental, emotional, and social changes during adolescence, such as postural problems, body odor, dental problems, lack of sleep, problems with relationships, mental health problems, mood swings, wet dreams, and menarche.
36. 1. Heredity-thepassingof traits
of parentsto their offsprings.
• Chromosomes- thread-like
structures found within the
nucleusof acell.
• Genes-basicunit of heredity
that carry thecodesfor
inheritedtraits.
74. Changesin PrimarySex
Characteristics
• Reproductive organ of both boys and
girlsgrowanddevelop
• Boys experience the first release of
seminal fluid or ejaculation from the
peniscalledaswetdreams
• Girls experience menarche or the first
releaseof bloodandfluidsfromvagina