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1. Adolescence
2. Puberty begins with a hormonal signal from the
 hypothalamus.
hippocampus.
cerebellum.
ovaries or testes.
3. Hormone release sequence in puberty is
pituitary, gonads, hypothalamus.
gonads, pituitary, hypothalamus.
hypothalamus, gonads, pituitary.
hypothalamus, pituitary, gonads.
4. In puberty, testosterone increases
in neither males nor females.
in both males and females.
only in females.
only in males.
5. Factors besides gender that affect the onset of puberty are
6. "Menarche" refers to
the 1st ovulation of a mature egg.
a girl's 1st menstrual period.
the beginning of the growth of the uterus.
the 1st year of menstruation.
7. Family conflict & stress
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8. The adolescent growth spurt begins with
an increase in torso length.
an increase in bone length & density.
rapid growth of muscle tissue.
increase in skull size.
9. In normal children, the age of the growth spurt
10. Who will likely find puberty the most difficult?
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11. Which of the following changes occur during adolescence?
the heart doubles in size.
the tonsils double in size.
the lungs increase by 5 times in weight.
Acne occurs for 98% of teens.
12. Adolescent acne is usually brought on by
changes in diet.
sexual frustration.
changes in the lymphoid system.
increased activity of oil & sweat glands.
13. Who probably needs the most calories?
a 16 year old girl.
a 22 year old girl.
a 17 year old boy.
a 12 year old boy.
14. Because Kim is 15, she likely needs more
calcium.
iron.
potassium.
vitamin C
15. Changes in primary sex characteristics during puberty include
pubic hair & underarm hair growth.
uterus & testes growth.
rapid height increase.
all of these
16. If a boy's breasts increase during puberty, he probably
has an extra chromosome.
eats to much pork.
needs exercise.
is normal.
17. Most sexual abuse is done
by men.
to boys.
by strangers to a child.
all of these
18. Trends in drug use in the U.S. show
steady decreases from the mid 1970s on.
steady increases from the mid 1970s on.
after decreases in the 80s, a recent increase.
less use of alcohol and more use of marijuana.
19. Adolescents who NEVER! try any drugs tend to be
tense & insecure as children.
calm & confident as children.
the most popular children in school.
born to parents who are warm & responsive.
20. Which of the following is a "gateway" drug?
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21. The sequence of puberty hormone production that originates in the brain and ends with glands located atop the kidneys is known by the acronym _____.
22. A problem with being a sexually active male adolescent is that the risk for getting the HIV virus increases if he:
is already infected with other STI's.
has more than one partner within a year.
does not use condoms during intercourse.
all of the above.
23. Hormonal changes have the greatest emotional impact:
directly, by causing emotions.
directly, by causing mood changes.
directly, by making adolescents seek sexual activity.
indirectly, by causing visible signs of puberty such as beard & breast growth.
24. The order of change for the teenage body would be:
weight increase, height spurt, a period of muscle increase
height spurt, a period of muscle increase, weight increase
weight increase, a period of muscle increase, height spurt
height spurt, weight increase, a period of muscle increase
Growth & Development
Robert C. Gates
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Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.
- Sigmund Freud
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