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The impact depends largely on how social media is used and the critical thinking skills teenagers bring to it.","cognitiveLevel":"higher"},{"text":"Which gland in the brain acts as the 'control centre' that triggers puberty by sending signals to the reproductive organs?","type":"multiple_choice","options":[{"text":"The thyroid gland","isCorrect":false},{"text":"The adrenal gland","isCorrect":false},{"text":"The pituitary gland","isCorrect":true},{"text":"The hypothalamus","isCorrect":false}],"explanation":"The pituitary gland in the brain acts as the 'control centre,' sending signals to the testes or ovaries to begin producing sex hormones such as testosterone, oestrogen, and progesterone, which drive the physical changes of puberty.","cognitiveLevel":"lower"},{"text":"On approximately which day of a typical 28-day menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?","type":"multiple_choice","options":[{"text":"Day 1","isCorrect":false},{"text":"Day 7","isCorrect":false},{"text":"Day 21","isCorrect":false},{"text":"Day 14","isCorrect":true}],"explanation":"In a typical 28-day menstrual cycle, ovulation — the release of an egg from the ovary into the fallopian tube — occurs around Day 14. 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Both males and females commonly experience acne during adolescence regardless of how often they wash.","cognitiveLevel":"lower"},{"text":"What is the role of progesterone in the female reproductive system?","type":"multiple_choice","options":[{"text":"It causes the voice to deepen","isCorrect":false},{"text":"It triggers growth spurts in height","isCorrect":false},{"text":"It increases muscle mass and facial hair","isCorrect":false},{"text":"It prepares the uterus for pregnancy and helps regulate the menstrual cycle","isCorrect":true}],"explanation":"Progesterone is produced by the ovaries in females. Its main roles are preparing the uterine lining for a possible pregnancy during the luteal phase (days 15-28) and helping to regulate the menstrual cycle. If the egg is not fertilised, progesterone levels drop and the cycle restarts.","cognitiveLevel":"lower"},{"text":"How many hours of sleep per night are recommended for teenagers during adolescence?","type":"multiple_choice","options":[{"text":"5-6 hours","isCorrect":false},{"text":"6-7 hours","isCorrect":false},{"text":"8-10 hours","isCorrect":true},{"text":"12-14 hours","isCorrect":false}],"explanation":"Teenagers are recommended to get 8-10 hours of sleep per night. This is particularly important during adolescence because much of the body's growing and repair happens during sleep. Adequate sleep also supports mood regulation, concentration, and academic performance.","cognitiveLevel":"lower"},{"text":"A Grade 10 learner notices that most of their classmates have already had growth spurts, but they have not yet started developing. 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Understanding this variation prevents unnecessary anxiety.","cognitiveLevel":"higher"},{"text":"During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the uterine lining shed, causing a period?","type":"multiple_choice","options":[{"text":"The follicular phase (days 6-13)","isCorrect":false},{"text":"Ovulation (day 14)","isCorrect":false},{"text":"Menstruation (days 1-5)","isCorrect":true},{"text":"The luteal phase (days 15-28)","isCorrect":false}],"explanation":"Menstruation occurs during days 1-5 of the cycle, when the lining of the uterus sheds because the egg from the previous cycle was not fertilised. This typically lasts 3 to 7 days. After menstruation, the body begins preparing a new egg during the follicular phase.","cognitiveLevel":"lower"},{"text":"A teenager's friend tells them: 'Boys shouldn't show emotion during puberty — it's a sign of weakness.' 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