Question 1

Adolescent health decisions are based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  parents' behavior. 
B)  peer pressure. 
C)  knowledge of health consequences. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  parents' behavior. 
B)  peer pressure. 
C)  knowledge of health consequences. 
D)  all of the above

Question 2

Name and discuss the most popular type of cosmetic surgery sought by adolescents.

Accepted Answer

Name and discuss the most popular type o

Question 3

Research has shown that midway between menstrual cycles,when estrogen levels are highest,females have increased sensitivity to:

Accepted Answer

A)  touch. 
B)  light. 
C)  smells. 
D)  sounds. 
A)  touch. 
B)  light. 
C)  smells. 
D)  sounds.

Question 4

Which of the following hormones regulates FSH secretions and sperm production?

Accepted Answer

A)  HGH 
B)  Inhibin 
C)  GnRH 
D)  Luteinizing hormone 
A)  HGH 
B)  Inhibin 
C)  GnRH 
D)  Luteinizing hormone

Question 5

All of the following are documented benefits of physical exercise EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  greater physical fitness. 
B)  improved intellectual performance. 
C)  increased nervous tension. 
D)  better mental health. 
A)  greater physical fitness. 
B)  improved intellectual performance. 
C)  increased nervous tension. 
D)  better mental health.

Question 6

A medium,athletic body build is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  ectomorph. 
B)  endomorph. 
C)  mesomorph. 
D)  polymorph. 
A)  ectomorph. 
B)  endomorph. 
C)  mesomorph. 
D)  polymorph.

Question 7

What part of the brain controls sexual behavior and the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cerebellum 
B)  Cerebrum 
C)  Hypothalamus 
D)  Thalamus 
A)  Cerebellum 
B)  Cerebrum 
C)  Hypothalamus 
D)  Thalamus

Question 8

During which stage of breast development does mammary gland tissue begin to grow?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

List and describe the functions of the male and female gonads.

Accepted Answer

The male and female gonads have differen

Question 10

Gynecomastia is:

Accepted Answer

A)  painful menstruation. 
B)  bone mineral loss, more common in females. 
C)  enlargement of the breasts in males. 
D)  the third stage of breast development in girls. 
A)  painful menstruation. 
B)  bone mineral loss, more common in females. 
C)  enlargement of the breasts in males. 
D)  the third stage of breast development in girls.

Question 11

Trudy is experiencing extreme pain and cramping during menstruation.She is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)  amenorrhea. 
B)  metrorrhagia. 
C)  menhorrhagia. 
D)  dysmenorrhea. 
A)  amenorrhea. 
B)  metrorrhagia. 
C)  menhorrhagia. 
D)  dysmenorrhea.

Question 12

Which of the following chemicals is produced by the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The preadolescent growth spurt begins about age ________ for boys,and about age ________ for girls.

Accepted Answer

A)  14; 12 
B)  12; 14 
C)  16; 14 
D)  14; 16 
A)  14; 12 
B)  12; 14 
C)  16; 14 
D)  14; 16

Question 14

All of the following are primary internal female sex organs EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  fallopian tubes. 
B)  ovaries. 
C)  uterus. 
D)  vulva. 
A)  fallopian tubes. 
B)  ovaries. 
C)  uterus. 
D)  vulva.

Question 15

Which of the following do prostaglandins cause?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smooth muscle contractions 
B)  Pubic hair growth 
C)  The maturation of the ova and the sperm 
D)  The timing of the menstrual cycle 
A)  Smooth muscle contractions 
B)  Pubic hair growth 
C)  The maturation of the ova and the sperm 
D)  The timing of the menstrual cycle

Question 16

Which phase of the menstrual cycle occurs directly after the menstrual phase?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

A tall,slender body build is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  endomorph. 
B)  ectomorph. 
C)  mesomorph. 
D)  polymorph. 
A)  endomorph. 
B)  ectomorph. 
C)  mesomorph. 
D)  polymorph.

Question 18

During which phase of the menstrual cycle is it impossible for a woman to become pregnant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Follicular 
B)  Luteal 
C)  Menstrual 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Follicular 
B)  Luteal 
C)  Menstrual 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

Don has had damage to his hypothalamus.Which of the following behaviors would most likely NOT be affected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating 
B)  Hormone production 
C)  Sexual behavior 
D)  Decision-making 
A)  Eating 
B)  Hormone production 
C)  Sexual behavior 
D)  Decision-making

Question 20

Which of the following is a type of sweat gland,distributed over most of the skin surfaces of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Merocrine 
B)  Sebaceous 
C)  Apocrine 
D)  Lipidizer 
A)  Merocrine 
B)  Sebaceous 
C)  Apocrine 
D)  Lipidizer

Adolescent health decisions are based on:

Name and discuss the most popular type of cosmetic surgery sought by adolescents.

Research has shown that midway between menstrual cycles,when estrogen levels are highest,females have increased sensitivity to:

Which of the following hormones regulates FSH secretions and sperm production?

All of the following are documented benefits of physical exercise EXCEPT:

A medium,athletic body build is a(n):

What part of the brain controls sexual behavior and the menstrual cycle?

During which stage of breast development does mammary gland tissue begin to grow?

List and describe the functions of the male and female gonads.

Gynecomastia is:

Trudy is experiencing extreme pain and cramping during menstruation.She is experiencing:

Which of the following chemicals is produced by the hypothalamus?

The preadolescent growth spurt begins about age for boys,and about age for girls.

All of the following are primary internal female sex organs EXCEPT:

Which of the following do prostaglandins cause?

Which phase of the menstrual cycle occurs directly after the menstrual phase?

A tall,slender body build is a(n):

During which phase of the menstrual cycle is it impossible for a woman to become pregnant?

Don has had damage to his hypothalamus.Which of the following behaviors would most likely NOT be affected?

Which of the following is a type of sweat gland,distributed over most of the skin surfaces of the body?

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

Adolescent health decisions are based on:

Name and discuss the most popular type of cosmetic surgery sought by adolescents.

Research has shown that midway between menstrual cycles,when estrogen levels are highest,females have increased sensitivity to:

Which of the following hormones regulates FSH secretions and sperm production?

All of the following are documented benefits of physical exercise EXCEPT:

A medium,athletic body build is a(n):

What part of the brain controls sexual behavior and the menstrual cycle?

During which stage of breast development does mammary gland tissue begin to grow?

List and describe the functions of the male and female gonads.

Gynecomastia is:

Trudy is experiencing extreme pain and cramping during menstruation.She is experiencing:

Which of the following chemicals is produced by the hypothalamus?

The preadolescent growth spurt begins about age ________ for boys,and about age ________ for girls.

All of the following are primary internal female sex organs EXCEPT:

Which of the following do prostaglandins cause?

Which phase of the menstrual cycle occurs directly after the menstrual phase?

A tall,slender body build is a(n):

During which phase of the menstrual cycle is it impossible for a woman to become pregnant?

Don has had damage to his hypothalamus.Which of the following behaviors would most likely NOT be affected?

Which of the following is a type of sweat gland,distributed over most of the skin surfaces of the body?

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 preadolescent growth spurt begins about age for boys,and about age for girls.