Exam 5: Health and Physical Development

The greatest long-term negative impact of being an early-maturing female involves an increased risk of

Congenital malformations are always

The underlying physiological reason why older adults are slower on many tasks than younger adults is

When reaching for a piece of candy that has fallen, Tony attempts to pick up the item by grabbing it between his palm and all fingers (except the thumb). Tony's terrific attempt best exemplifies

Myelin is important to the nervous system because it

Research has shown that when teens are under the influence of alcohol, they are LESS likely to

A child with _____ would be most likely on a gluten-free diet.

Menopause is a cause of major psychological crisis for most women.

Differences between throwing and kicking abilities of male and female children are best explained as being the result of

Emilee has been diagnosed with celiac disease. This means that Emilee will likely display stunted growth due to her

Which statement is true?

A knowledgeable psychologist would be able to identify a teen exhibiting a constitutional growth delay by noting that they are one of the _____ kids in their class.

The endocrine gland that regulates growth and triggers the growth spurt during adolescence is(are) the

Proximodistal involves development proceeding from the

Which of the following characterizes the typical aging brain?

The _____ principle refers to the fact that, with development, humans tend to become more differentiated and show greater hierarchical integration.

The _____ gland is referred to as the "master gland" of the body.

Which reflex disappears first as the infant matures?

Constitutional growth delays result in an individual being in the top fifth percentile for size for their peer group.

Plasticity results in the immature brain being