How Hormones Work
Visual of brain signaling hormone release.

The brain sends signals to release hormones, which travel through the bloodstream to trigger physical and emotional changes.
Understand that hormones drive physical changes, and learn how to navigate the emotional shifts of adolescence.
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Visual of brain signaling hormone release.

The brain sends signals to release hormones, which travel through the bloodstream to trigger physical and emotional changes.
Explanation of hormones driving adolescent changes.
Why do all these physical and emotional changes happen at this specific stage of life? The answer lies in microscopic chemical messengers called hormones.
Describing mood swings and emotional changes.
Adolescence isn't just about growing taller or your voice changing. The exact same hormones that transform your body also cause significant emotional and behavioral shifts.
Grid matching emotional changes to positive growth activities.
MCQ testing the link between hormones and behavior.
What is the primary cause of the physical and emotional changes experienced during adolescence?