Question 1

Semenarche refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the release of testosterone from adrenal glands. 
B)  the release of testosterone from the testes. 
C)  a boy's first ejaculation. 
D)  a boy's increase in penis and testes size. 
A)  the release of testosterone from adrenal glands. 
B)  the release of testosterone from the testes. 
C)  a boy's first ejaculation. 
D)  a boy's increase in penis and testes size.

Question 2

The penis ________ in length and girth during adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A)  doubles 
B)  increases about 50 percent 
C)  quadruples 
D)  triples 
A)  doubles 
B)  increases about 50 percent 
C)  quadruples 
D)  triples

Question 3

All of the following are part of the female vulva EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  clitoris. 
B)  labia majora and minora. 
C)  mons veneris. 
D)  vagina. 
A)  clitoris. 
B)  labia majora and minora. 
C)  mons veneris. 
D)  vagina.

Question 4

List and describe the functions of the male sex hormones.

Accepted Answer

The male sex hormones, also known as and

Question 5

All of the following factors are likely responsible for the secular trend toward earlier menarche EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  better health care. 
B)  better nutrition. 
C)  increased body fat. 
D)  more vigorous exercise. 
A)  better health care. 
B)  better nutrition. 
C)  increased body fat. 
D)  more vigorous exercise.

Question 6

Which of the following includes two of the others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gonads 
B)  Ovaries 
C)  Pituitary 
D)  Testes 
A)  Gonads 
B)  Ovaries 
C)  Pituitary 
D)  Testes

Question 7

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the corpus luteum growing in the ovaries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adrenaline 
B)  Androgens 
C)  Estrogens 
D)  Progesterone 
A)  Adrenaline 
B)  Androgens 
C)  Estrogens 
D)  Progesterone

Question 8

Which is the shortest phase of the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Follicular 
B)  Luteal 
C)  Menstrual 
D)  Ovulatory 
A)  Follicular 
B)  Luteal 
C)  Menstrual 
D)  Ovulatory

Question 9

All of the following influence height EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  early/late development. 
B)  heredity. 
C)  intelligence. 
D)  nutrition. 
A)  early/late development. 
B)  heredity. 
C)  intelligence. 
D)  nutrition.

Question 10

Erection of the penis is first possible during:

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescence. 
B)  early childhood. 
C)  infancy. 
D)  later childhood. 
A)  adolescence. 
B)  early childhood. 
C)  infancy. 
D)  later childhood.

Question 11

At night,students who are doing poorly in school sleep:

Accepted Answer

A)  more than students earning As and Bs. 
B)  the same number of hours as students earning As and Bs. 
C)  about forty minutes less than students earning As and Bs. 
D)  more on weekends. 
A)  more than students earning As and Bs. 
B)  the same number of hours as students earning As and Bs. 
C)  about forty minutes less than students earning As and Bs. 
D)  more on weekends.

Question 12

Rachana is 22 years old and has not had a menstrual cycle in over 8 years.She is at risk for:

Accepted Answer

A)  bone mineral loss. 
B)  high blood pressure. 
C)  dysmenorrhea. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  bone mineral loss. 
B)  high blood pressure. 
C)  dysmenorrhea. 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

Darrick is 14 years old and notices that he now has pronounced body odor when he exercises only slightly.Which of the following is most responsible for this odor?

Accepted Answer

A)  sebaceous glands 
B)  apocrine glands 
C)  melatonin 
D)  papules 
A)  sebaceous glands 
B)  apocrine glands 
C)  melatonin 
D)  papules

Question 14

Rachael is experiencing depression and is drinking alcohol.Based on research,which is she most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

A)  An ectomorph 
B)  An early maturer 
C)  A mesomorph 
D)  A late maturer 
A)  An ectomorph 
B)  An early maturer 
C)  A mesomorph 
D)  A late maturer

Question 15

Which of the following terms refers to the absence of menstrual flow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amenorrhea 
B)  Dysmenorrhea 
C)  Menhorrhagia 
D)  Metrorrhagia 
A)  Amenorrhea 
B)  Dysmenorrhea 
C)  Menhorrhagia 
D)  Metrorrhagia

Question 16

Describe the location and function of the adrenal glands.

Accepted Answer

The adrenal glands are small, triangular

Question 17

Which of the following pituitary hormones stimulates growth of egg cells in females and sperm in males?

Accepted Answer

A)  FSH 
B)  HGH 
C)  LTH 
D)  SH 
A)  FSH 
B)  HGH 
C)  LTH 
D)  SH

Question 18

Explain the reasons for anabolic steroid use and discuss the possible negative consequences.

Accepted Answer

Anabolic steroid use is often motivated

Question 19

Approximately what percent of adolescents have fallen asleep while driving?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  10 
C)  5 
D)  1 
A)  20 
B)  10 
C)  5 
D)  1

Question 20

During adolescence,the uterus ________ in length.

Accepted Answer

A)  doubles 
B)  increases by 50 percent 
C)  quadruples 
D)  triples 
A)  doubles 
B)  increases by 50 percent 
C)  quadruples 
D)  triples

Semenarche refers to:

The penis ________ in length and girth during adolescence.

All of the following are part of the female vulva EXCEPT:

List and describe the functions of the male sex hormones.

All of the following factors are likely responsible for the secular trend toward earlier menarche EXCEPT:

Which of the following includes two of the others?

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the corpus luteum growing in the ovaries?

Which is the shortest phase of the menstrual cycle?

All of the following influence height EXCEPT:

Erection of the penis is first possible during:

At night,students who are doing poorly in school sleep:

Rachana is 22 years old and has not had a menstrual cycle in over 8 years.She is at risk for:

Darrick is 14 years old and notices that he now has pronounced body odor when he exercises only slightly.Which of the following is most responsible for this odor?

Rachael is experiencing depression and is drinking alcohol.Based on research,which is she most likely to be?

Which of the following terms refers to the absence of menstrual flow?

Describe the location and function of the adrenal glands.

Which of the following pituitary hormones stimulates growth of egg cells in females and sperm in males?

Explain the reasons for anabolic steroid use and discuss the possible negative consequences.

Approximately what percent of adolescents have fallen asleep while driving?

During adolescence,the uterus ________ in length.

The Social Context of Adolescence

Adolescents in Theoretical Context

Adolescent Diversity: Socioeconomic Status and Ethnicity

Cognitive Development: Improvements in Thinking, Reasoning, and Decision Making

Self-Concept, Identity, Ethnicity, and Gender

The Development of Moral Values

Relationships with Family Members

Different Family Patterns

Being a Member of the Adolescent Subculture: Activities and Interactions with Peers

Sexual Behaviors

Education and School

Work and Vocation

Adolescent Stress and Alienation

Substance Abuse,Addiction,and Dependency

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Exam 4: Body Issues Physical Growth and Health-Related Behaviors

Semenarche refers to:

The penis ________ in length and girth during adolescence.

All of the following are part of the female vulva EXCEPT:

List and describe the functions of the male sex hormones.

All of the following factors are likely responsible for the secular trend toward earlier menarche EXCEPT:

Which of the following includes two of the others?

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the corpus luteum growing in the ovaries?

Which is the shortest phase of the menstrual cycle?

All of the following influence height EXCEPT:

Erection of the penis is first possible during:

At night,students who are doing poorly in school sleep:

Rachana is 22 years old and has not had a menstrual cycle in over 8 years.She is at risk for:

Darrick is 14 years old and notices that he now has pronounced body odor when he exercises only slightly.Which of the following is most responsible for this odor?

Rachael is experiencing depression and is drinking alcohol.Based on research,which is she most likely to be?

Which of the following terms refers to the absence of menstrual flow?

Describe the location and function of the adrenal glands.

Which of the following pituitary hormones stimulates growth of egg cells in females and sperm in males?

Explain the reasons for anabolic steroid use and discuss the possible negative consequences.

Approximately what percent of adolescents have fallen asleep while driving?

During adolescence,the uterus ________ in length.

The Social Context of Adolescence

Adolescents in Theoretical Context

Adolescent Diversity: Socioeconomic Status and Ethnicity

Cognitive Development: Improvements in Thinking, Reasoning, and Decision Making

Self-Concept, Identity, Ethnicity, and Gender

The Development of Moral Values

Relationships with Family Members

Different Family Patterns

Being a Member of the Adolescent Subculture: Activities and Interactions with Peers

Sexual Behaviors

Education and School

Work and Vocation

Adolescent Stress and Alienation

Substance Abuse,Addiction,and Dependency

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