Changes At Puberty
Chapter Name : Reaching The Age Of Adolescence |
Sub Topic Code : 103_08_10_02_04 |
Topic Name : Changes At Puberty |
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Sub Topic Name : Increased Activity Of Sweat And Sebaceous Gland |
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Introduction
Sebaceous glands - are microscopic glands in the skin that secrete an oily/waxy matter, called sebum, to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair of mammals
Pre-Requisites:
What is sweat and sebaceous glands? How is their activity increased at puberty
Activity:
When you sweat, the unhygeinic substance from body is removed.
Real Life Question:
How is sebaceous gland activity increased during puberty?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Sebum | Sebaceous glands secrete the oily, waxy substance called sebum (Latin, meaning fat or tallow) that is made of fat (lipids), wax, and the debris of dead fat-producing cells |
| Function of sebum | In hot conditions, the secretions emulsify and foment formation of and prevent the loss of sweat drops from the skin. In colder conditions, sebum repels rain from skin and hair |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Acne | During puberty there is increase of acne on face and body because of increased activity of sebaceous glands |
What you learn in Theory:
What is sweat and sebaceous gland?
What you learn in Practice:
How it leads to formation of acne when there is increase in activity of this gland