Question 1

For both girls and boys, puberty typically begins as young as _____ years of age or as late as _____ years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)   5; 18
B)   7; 16
C)   8; 14
D)   10; 13E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The day-night cycle that occurs approximately every 24 hours is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   biorhythm
B)   night-day cycle
C)   sleep cycle
D)   circadian rhythmE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

One reason for nutritional deficiencies during adolescence is preoccupation with body image.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Latisha experienced menarche when she was 8 years old. She experienced _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   precocious puberty
B)   abnormal hormonal fluctuations
C)   preterm menarche
D)   excessively high levels of androgensE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Breast development and voice change during adolescence are examples of changes called "_____ sex characteristics."

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The answer of Breast development and voice change during adolescence...

Question 6

In height, the average pubescent girl is about ____ years ahead of the average boy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In height, the average pubescent girl is...

Question 7

The first menstrual period is called "_____" and on average, occurs at about 12 years, 8 months.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first menstrual period is called "_____"...

Question 8

During their growth spurt, females gain more fat than males do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Adolescents are less susceptible to respiratory ailments because of a decrease in the size of the lymphoid system and the increased growth of the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Adolescents are less susceptible to respiratory ailments...

Question 10

A person with anorexia nervosa has a BMI of 18 or lower.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Mila told a friend that she doesn't like the way her legs look in her new volleyball uniform. She said she hates her body, and expressed a desire to lose a lot of weight. Mila's concerns likely reflect _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   poor body image
B)   dislike of sports
C)   a competitive nature
D)   poor social comparisonsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Josefina is obsessed with her weight. She sometimes eats a whole package of Oreos at one sitting and then makes herself vomit. She also takes laxatives for weight control. Josefina MOST likely suffers from _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   anorexia nervosa
B)   degenerative organ disease
C)   anxiety
D)   bulimia nervosaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which pair of nutrients is MOST likely to be lacking in the adolescent diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   magnesium and B vitamins
B)   iron and calcium
C)   sodium and potassium
D)   vitamins A and CE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Studies suggest that genes influence the timing of puberty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Janet and Carlos are both experiencing a growth spurt. If they are typical adolescents, Janet will have _____ than Carlos.

Accepted Answer

A)   a lower proportion of body fat
B)   a higher proportion of body fat
C)   more upper body muscle
D)   narrower hipsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Secondary sex characteristics signify masculinity and femininity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Changes in primary sex characteristics include _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   growth of pubic hair and underarm hair
B)   rapid increase in height
C)   growth of the uterus or the testes
D)   deeper voiceE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

The changes of puberty are initiated by a part of the brain called the hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In adolescence, growth proceeds in a proximodistal pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sexual development before the age of 8 is called "_____."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sexual development before the age of 8...

Exam 14: Adolescence: Biosocial Development

Studies suggest that genes influence the timing of puberty.

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Sexual development before the age of 8 is called "_____."

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Changes in primary sex characteristics include _____.

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In height, the average pubescent girl is about ____ years ahead of the average boy.

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A person with anorexia nervosa has a BMI of 18 or lower.

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Josefina is obsessed with her weight. She sometimes eats a whole package of Oreos at one sitting and then makes herself vomit. She also takes laxatives for weight control. Josefina MOST likely suffers from _____.

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Latisha experienced menarche when she was 8 years old. She experienced _____.

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For both girls and boys, puberty typically begins as young as _____ years of age or as late as _____ years of age.

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In adolescence, growth proceeds in a proximodistal pattern.

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The changes of puberty are initiated by a part of the brain called the hypothalamus.

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Adolescents are less susceptible to respiratory ailments because of a decrease in the size of the lymphoid system and the increased growth of the _____.

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Janet and Carlos are both experiencing a growth spurt. If they are typical adolescents, Janet will have _____ than Carlos.

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Mila told a friend that she doesn't like the way her legs look in her new volleyball uniform. She said she hates her body, and expressed a desire to lose a lot of weight. Mila's concerns likely reflect _____.

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Breast development and voice change during adolescence are examples of changes called "_____ sex characteristics."

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The day-night cycle that occurs approximately every 24 hours is the _____.

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Secondary sex characteristics signify masculinity and femininity.

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During their growth spurt, females gain more fat than males do.

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Which pair of nutrients is MOST likely to be lacking in the adolescent diet?

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The first menstrual period is called "_____" and on average, occurs at about 12 years, 8 months.

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One reason for nutritional deficiencies during adolescence is preoccupation with body image.

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