Exam 14: Physical Development and Health in Adolescence

In the context of the studies conducted by Maisonet et al. (2010), who among the following is most likely to experience menarche later than the others?

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Question 21

According to Child Trends DataBank (2015), which of the following is the second leading cause of death for adolescents in the United States?

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Question 22

Melatonin is a hormone that is associated with

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Question 23

Which of the following is true about firearm-related deaths?

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Question 24

Identify a true statement about sleep needs and problems of adolescents.

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Question 25

In the context of the globalization of adolescence, which of the following is true about adolescence in different cultures?

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Question 26

In the context of the globalization of adolescence, which of the following is true about adolescence in non-Western countries?

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Question 27

In boys, the ovaries increase the manufacture of androgens, particularly testosterone, which stimulate growth of male genitals.

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Question 28

Identify a true statement about the adolescent growth spurt.

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Question 29

The pruning of unused dendritic connections during childhood begins in the rear portions of the brain and moves forward.

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Question 30

The principal sign of sexual maturity in boys is

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Question 31

Discuss the hormonal changes that affect both boys and girls during puberty.

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Question 32

According to Susman and Rogol (2004), which of the following is typically the first external signs of puberty in girls?

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Question 33

Luteinizing hormone contributes to faster body growth, oilier skin, and the development of body odor during adolescence.

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Question 34

In the context of the implications of early and late maturation, compared with their counterparts,

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Question 35

Which of the following characterizes adolescence?

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Question 36

In the second stage of puberty, a girl's ovaries increase their output of ________, which stimulates growth of female genitals and development of breasts and pubic and underarm hair.

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Question 37

In the context of the adolescent growth spurt, between the ages of 11 and 13, girls on average are ________ than boys.

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Question 38

Which of the following is an example of primary sex characteristics?

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Question 39

The secular trend involving increased adult height and weight in the United States is least likely to be caused by

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In the context of the studies conducted by Maisonet et al. (2010), who among the following is most likely to experience menarche later than the others?

According to Child Trends DataBank (2015), which of the following is the second leading cause of death for adolescents in the United States?

Melatonin is a hormone that is associated with

Which of the following is true about firearm-related deaths?

Identify a true statement about sleep needs and problems of adolescents.

In the context of the globalization of adolescence, which of the following is true about adolescence in different cultures?

In the context of the globalization of adolescence, which of the following is true about adolescence in non-Western countries?

In boys, the ovaries increase the manufacture of androgens, particularly testosterone, which stimulate growth of male genitals.

Identify a true statement about the adolescent growth spurt.

The pruning of unused dendritic connections during childhood begins in the rear portions of the brain and moves forward.

The principal sign of sexual maturity in boys is

Discuss the hormonal changes that affect both boys and girls during puberty.

According to Susman and Rogol (2004), which of the following is typically the first external signs of puberty in girls?

Luteinizing hormone contributes to faster body growth, oilier skin, and the development of body odor during adolescence.

In the context of the implications of early and late maturation, compared with their counterparts,

Which of the following characterizes adolescence?

In the second stage of puberty, a girl's ovaries increase their output of ________, which stimulates growth of female genitals and development of breasts and pubic and underarm hair.

In the context of the adolescent growth spurt, between the ages of 11 and 13, girls on average are ________ than boys.

Which of the following is an example of primary sex characteristics?

The secular trend involving increased adult height and weight in the United States is least likely to be caused by

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