Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a lobe of the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior 
B)  anterior 
C)  intermediary 
D)  lateral 
A)  posterior 
B)  anterior 
C)  intermediary 
D)  lateral

Question 2

Michelle is a top level runner with very little body fat,who exercises vigorously each day.Which is she most likely to experience?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following conditions do scientists believe is caused by an excess of prostaglandins?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Describe the development of the primary female sex organs.

Accepted Answer

The development of the primary female se

Question 5

Which of the following chemicals may someday be used to make a male contraceptive?

Accepted Answer

A)  GnRH 
B)  Inhibin 
C)  Testosterone 
D)  LH 
A)  GnRH 
B)  Inhibin 
C)  Testosterone 
D)  LH

Question 6

During which stage of breast development does an increase in subcutaneous fat cause the areola to project above the chest wall?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adult 
B)  Bud 
C)  Primary 
D)  Secondary 
A)  Adult 
B)  Bud 
C)  Primary 
D)  Secondary

Question 7

Which of the following is the most common cause of death for American adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cancer 
B)  Car accidents 
C)  Suicide 
D)  Homicide 
A)  Cancer 
B)  Car accidents 
C)  Suicide 
D)  Homicide

Question 8

Approximately what percent of American adolescents regularly participate in vigorous physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  65 
B)  50 
C)  25 
D)  10 
A)  65 
B)  50 
C)  25 
D)  10

Question 9

Features that differentiate male and female bodies but that aren't absolutely necessary for reproduction are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  primary sexual characteristics. 
B)  secular trends. 
C)  secondary sexual characteristics. 
D)  tertiary sexual characteristics. 
A)  primary sexual characteristics. 
B)  secular trends. 
C)  secondary sexual characteristics. 
D)  tertiary sexual characteristics.

Question 10

Gopal is experiencing severe mood swings,hostility,and an increase in acne.It is likely that he is:

Accepted Answer

A)  experiencing gynecomastia. 
B)  using anabolic steroids. 
C)  experiencing a surge in leptin levels. 
D)  using antiprostaglandins. 
A)  experiencing gynecomastia. 
B)  using anabolic steroids. 
C)  experiencing a surge in leptin levels. 
D)  using antiprostaglandins.

Question 11

Chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream and affect other cells are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine glands. 
B)  hormones. 
C)  gonads. 
D)  Sertoli cells. 
A)  endocrine glands. 
B)  hormones. 
C)  gonads. 
D)  Sertoli cells.

Question 12

Which of the following terms refers to painful or difficult menstruation?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Elizabeth's estrogen,progesterone,FSH,and LH levels are all at a minimum.In which menstrual phase is she?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Ryan is popular with girls and is good at sports.It is likely that he:

Accepted Answer

A)  has an ectomorphic body type. 
B)  is from a lower-SES family. 
C)  is an early maturer. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  has an ectomorphic body type. 
B)  is from a lower-SES family. 
C)  is an early maturer. 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

Describe the development of the primary male sex organs.

Accepted Answer

The development of the primary male sex

Question 16

Progesterone is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  preparing the uterus for pregnancy. 
B)  controlling the length of the menstrual cycle. 
C)  stimulating the maturation of follicles and ova. 
D)  inhibiting uterine contractions. 
A)  preparing the uterus for pregnancy. 
B)  controlling the length of the menstrual cycle. 
C)  stimulating the maturation of follicles and ova. 
D)  inhibiting uterine contractions.

Question 17

All of the following are evidence for the genetic contribution to obesity EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  biological siblings raised in different households weigh about the same. 
B)  adopted children weigh about the same as their foster parents. 
C)  adopted children weigh about the same as their biological parents. 
D)  obese adolescents have parents with "addictive personalities." 
A)  biological siblings raised in different households weigh about the same. 
B)  adopted children weigh about the same as their foster parents. 
C)  adopted children weigh about the same as their biological parents. 
D)  obese adolescents have parents with "addictive personalities."

Question 18

Which gland secretes both estrogens and androgens in both males and females?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal 
B)  Cowper's 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  pituitary 
A)  adrenal 
B)  Cowper's 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  pituitary

Question 19

Rena is 13 years old and has begun developing breasts and pubic hair.Which hormones are most directly responsible for the development of these secondary sexual characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Follicle-stimulating hormones 
B)  Estrogens 
C)  Luteinizing hormones 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Follicle-stimulating hormones 
B)  Estrogens 
C)  Luteinizing hormones 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Annette experiences a height spurt,breast enlargement,and then menarche.This order of pubertal events is:

Accepted Answer

A)  unusual. 
B)  typical. 
C)  more common in African American girls than Caucasian girls. 
D)  an indication of a hormonal imbalance. 
A)  unusual. 
B)  typical. 
C)  more common in African American girls than Caucasian girls. 
D)  an indication of a hormonal imbalance.

Which of the following is NOT a lobe of the pituitary gland?

Michelle is a top level runner with very little body fat,who exercises vigorously each day.Which is she most likely to experience?

Which of the following conditions do scientists believe is caused by an excess of prostaglandins?

Describe the development of the primary female sex organs.

Which of the following chemicals may someday be used to make a male contraceptive?

During which stage of breast development does an increase in subcutaneous fat cause the areola to project above the chest wall?

Which of the following is the most common cause of death for American adolescents?

Approximately what percent of American adolescents regularly participate in vigorous physical activity?

Features that differentiate male and female bodies but that aren't absolutely necessary for reproduction are called:

Gopal is experiencing severe mood swings,hostility,and an increase in acne.It is likely that he is:

Chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream and affect other cells are called:

Which of the following terms refers to painful or difficult menstruation?

Elizabeth's estrogen,progesterone,FSH,and LH levels are all at a minimum.In which menstrual phase is she?

Ryan is popular with girls and is good at sports.It is likely that he:

Describe the development of the primary male sex organs.

Progesterone is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following are evidence for the genetic contribution to obesity EXCEPT:

Which gland secretes both estrogens and androgens in both males and females?

Rena is 13 years old and has begun developing breasts and pubic hair.Which hormones are most directly responsible for the development of these secondary sexual characteristics?

Annette experiences a height spurt,breast enlargement,and then menarche.This order of pubertal events is:

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Which of the following is NOT a lobe of the pituitary gland?

Michelle is a top level runner with very little body fat,who exercises vigorously each day.Which is she most likely to experience?

Which of the following conditions do scientists believe is caused by an excess of prostaglandins?

Describe the development of the primary female sex organs.

Which of the following chemicals may someday be used to make a male contraceptive?

During which stage of breast development does an increase in subcutaneous fat cause the areola to project above the chest wall?

Which of the following is the most common cause of death for American adolescents?

Approximately what percent of American adolescents regularly participate in vigorous physical activity?

Features that differentiate male and female bodies but that aren't absolutely necessary for reproduction are called:

Gopal is experiencing severe mood swings,hostility,and an increase in acne.It is likely that he is:

Chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream and affect other cells are called:

Which of the following terms refers to painful or difficult menstruation?

Elizabeth's estrogen,progesterone,FSH,and LH levels are all at a minimum.In which menstrual phase is she?

Ryan is popular with girls and is good at sports.It is likely that he:

Describe the development of the primary male sex organs.

Progesterone is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following are evidence for the genetic contribution to obesity EXCEPT:

Which gland secretes both estrogens and androgens in both males and females?

Rena is 13 years old and has begun developing breasts and pubic hair.Which hormones are most directly responsible for the development of these secondary sexual characteristics?

Annette experiences a height spurt,breast enlargement,and then menarche.This order of pubertal events is:

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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