Question 1

The metabolic rate is

Accepted Answer

A)  the rate at which individuals die. 
B)  the rate at which the body burns calories. 
C)  the rate at which an individual sleeps. 
D)  the rate at which an individual ingests calories. 
A)  the rate at which individuals die. 
B)  the rate at which the body burns calories. 
C)  the rate at which an individual sleeps. 
D)  the rate at which an individual ingests calories.

Question 2

Approximately what percent of American adolescents get no exercise at all?

Accepted Answer

A)  23 
B)  14 
C)  6 
D)  1 
A)  23 
B)  14 
C)  6 
D)  1

Question 3

Which of the following has been found to be a side effect of anabolic steroid use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low blood pressure 
B)  Increased sperm count 
C)  Increased risk of heart attack 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Low blood pressure 
B)  Increased sperm count 
C)  Increased risk of heart attack 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

Compare the psychosocial outcomes for early-maturing and late-maturing boys.

Accepted Answer

The psychosocial outcomes for early-matu

Question 5

During puberty Jeff has started to develop breasts and his sex drive has declined.This most likely indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  he has high levels of estrogens and androgens. 
B)  he has low levels of androgens and estrogens. 
C)  the ratio of the levels of estrogens and androgens is imbalanced. 
D)  he has estrogens, but a deficiency in androgens. 
A)  he has high levels of estrogens and androgens. 
B)  he has low levels of androgens and estrogens. 
C)  the ratio of the levels of estrogens and androgens is imbalanced. 
D)  he has estrogens, but a deficiency in androgens.

Question 6

Describe three kinds of skin glands and the problems they cause for adolescents.

Accepted Answer

1. Sebaceous glands: These glands produc

Question 7

Which of the following parts of the vulva is practically nonexistent during childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clitoris 
B)  Labia majora 
C)  Labia minora 
D)  Mons veneris 
A)  Clitoris 
B)  Labia majora 
C)  Labia minora 
D)  Mons veneris

Question 8

Ovaries are to females as ________ are to males.

Accepted Answer

A)  androgens 
B)  estrogens 
C)  scrotums 
D)  testes 
A)  androgens 
B)  estrogens 
C)  scrotums 
D)  testes

Question 9

Conception may take place anytime intercourse occurs even if the penis is withdrawn before ejaculation because the lubricant secreted by the ________ gland often already contains sperm.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bartholin's 
B)  Cowper's 
C)  prepuce 
D)  Sorteli's 
A)  Bartholin's 
B)  Cowper's 
C)  prepuce 
D)  Sorteli's

Question 10

All of the following are reasons why so many adolescents have inadequate diets EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  large quantities of food are eaten. 
B)  snacks make up one fourth of their daily intake. 
C)  some families are poor and can't afford to buy proper food. 
D)  they skip breakfast. 
A)  large quantities of food are eaten. 
B)  snacks make up one fourth of their daily intake. 
C)  some families are poor and can't afford to buy proper food. 
D)  they skip breakfast.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about adolescent sleep is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleep hormones are secreted two hours earlier than in childhood. 
B)  Adolescents need more sleep than children. 
C)  Age is related to melatonin secretions, but pubertal status is not. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Sleep hormones are secreted two hours earlier than in childhood. 
B)  Adolescents need more sleep than children. 
C)  Age is related to melatonin secretions, but pubertal status is not. 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Over a woman's reproductive years,about ________ follicles ripen into ova.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  500 
C)  5,000 
D)  50,000 
A)  50 
B)  500 
C)  5,000 
D)  50,000

Question 13

The majority of Caucasian adolescent girls are ________ with their body type,and wish ________:

Accepted Answer

A)  satisfied; to remain mesomorphic 
B)  satisfied; to remain ectomorphic 
C)  dissatisfied; to become ectomorphic 
D)  dissatisfied; to become endomorphic 
A)  satisfied; to remain mesomorphic 
B)  satisfied; to remain ectomorphic 
C)  dissatisfied; to become ectomorphic 
D)  dissatisfied; to become endomorphic

Question 14

Which of the following terms refers to bleeding from the uterus at times other than during a menstrual period?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Nocturnal emissions are sometimes called:

Accepted Answer

A)  masturbation. 
B)  nightmares. 
C)  night sweats. 
D)  wet dreams. 
A)  masturbation. 
B)  nightmares. 
C)  night sweats. 
D)  wet dreams.

Question 16

Which of the following pituitary hormones affects the growth and shaping of the skeleton?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

A girl's first menstruation is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  the menstrual cycle. 
B)  menarche. 
C)  the ovarian cycle. 
D)  ovumarche. 
A)  the menstrual cycle. 
B)  menarche. 
C)  the ovarian cycle. 
D)  ovumarche.

Question 18

Which of the following are most likely to leave permanent scars?

Accepted Answer

A)  Papules 
B)  Pustules 
C)  Cysts 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Papules 
B)  Pustules 
C)  Cysts 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

Approximately what percent of adolescents develop acne?

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  85 
C)  66 
D)  50 
A)  100 
B)  85 
C)  66 
D)  50

Question 20

Researchers are stimulating parts of Celia's brain and it is producing hunger feelings in her.What brain area is most likely being stimulated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cerebellum 
B)  Pituitary 
C)  Thyroid 
D)  Hypothalamus 
A)  Cerebellum 
B)  Pituitary 
C)  Thyroid 
D)  Hypothalamus

The metabolic rate is

Approximately what percent of American adolescents get no exercise at all?

Which of the following has been found to be a side effect of anabolic steroid use?

Compare the psychosocial outcomes for early-maturing and late-maturing boys.

During puberty Jeff has started to develop breasts and his sex drive has declined.This most likely indicates that

Describe three kinds of skin glands and the problems they cause for adolescents.

Which of the following parts of the vulva is practically nonexistent during childhood?

Ovaries are to females as ________ are to males.

Conception may take place anytime intercourse occurs even if the penis is withdrawn before ejaculation because the lubricant secreted by the ________ gland often already contains sperm.

All of the following are reasons why so many adolescents have inadequate diets EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about adolescent sleep is TRUE?

Over a woman's reproductive years,about ________ follicles ripen into ova.

The majority of Caucasian adolescent girls are with their body type,and wish :

Which of the following terms refers to bleeding from the uterus at times other than during a menstrual period?

Nocturnal emissions are sometimes called:

Which of the following pituitary hormones affects the growth and shaping of the skeleton?

A girl's first menstruation is termed:

Which of the following are most likely to leave permanent scars?

Approximately what percent of adolescents develop acne?

Researchers are stimulating parts of Celia's brain and it is producing hunger feelings in her.What brain area is most likely being stimulated?

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

The metabolic rate is

Approximately what percent of American adolescents get no exercise at all?

Which of the following has been found to be a side effect of anabolic steroid use?

Compare the psychosocial outcomes for early-maturing and late-maturing boys.

During puberty Jeff has started to develop breasts and his sex drive has declined.This most likely indicates that

Describe three kinds of skin glands and the problems they cause for adolescents.

Which of the following parts of the vulva is practically nonexistent during childhood?

Ovaries are to females as ________ are to males.

Conception may take place anytime intercourse occurs even if the penis is withdrawn before ejaculation because the lubricant secreted by the ________ gland often already contains sperm.

All of the following are reasons why so many adolescents have inadequate diets EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about adolescent sleep is TRUE?

Over a woman's reproductive years,about ________ follicles ripen into ova.

The majority of Caucasian adolescent girls are ________ with their body type,and wish ________:

Which of the following terms refers to bleeding from the uterus at times other than during a menstrual period?

Nocturnal emissions are sometimes called:

Which of the following pituitary hormones affects the growth and shaping of the skeleton?

A girl's first menstruation is termed:

Which of the following are most likely to leave permanent scars?

Approximately what percent of adolescents develop acne?

Researchers are stimulating parts of Celia's brain and it is producing hunger feelings in her.What brain area is most likely being stimulated?

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

Filters

The majority of Caucasian adolescent girls are with their body type,and wish :