Physical changes that
occur during puberty alter the body image.
Because of the large amount of biological and physical changes that
occur during puberty, exposure to violent games should affect the processes that operate within the GAM.
It has been suggested that cultural ideals for thinness that exist in White middle and upper - middle class communities are in direct conflict with the normal increases in body fat that
occur during puberty.
Both Schneider and Spanagel noted the influence of a high degree of brain development that
occurs during puberty.
Rising levels of testosterone and other sex hormones normally trigger the growth spurt that
occurs during puberty and adolescence and provide the signals to stop growth as well.
Not exact matches
According to the present study, the increased risks
occur in the group of boys whose BMI increased by more than 7 BMI units
during puberty.
Hormonal changes that
occur when an adolescent is going through
puberty, as well as the hormonal changes that
occur during menopause, are especially known to cause symptoms of narcolepsy.
Irregular menstruation has been known to
occur at the commencement of
puberty and menopause and is considered normal
during these times.
Cystic acne
occurs due to changes in hormones
during puberty.
Testosterone levels will spike
during puberty explaining the rapid increase in height and weight seen in men at that time, not to mention the vertiginous increase in sex drive which
occurs at the same time.
Occasionally, if hyperthyroidism
occurs very early
during puberty, menstrual periods may also begin earlier than usual.