Deck 14: Adolescence: Physical Development

Question 1

Menarche comes sooner to girls who have a lower percentage of body fat, such as those with eating disorders or athletes.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Testosterone typically brakes the male growth spurt some years before estrogen brakes that of females.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Abstinence syndrome is a characteristic cluster of symptoms that results from a sudden increase in the level of usage of a substance.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Boys stop growing out of their pants about a year before they stop growing out of their jackets.

Question 5

In adolescent girls, the vaginal lining varies in thickness according to the amount of _____ in the bloodstream.

A)oxytocin
B)estrogen
C)testosterone
D)somatostatin

Question 6

The secondary sex characteristics are the structures that make reproduction possible.

Question 7

Most American adolescents are unhealthy.

Question 8

Latency is a stage of development characterized by reaching sexual maturity and the ability to reproduce.

Question 9

Sexually active adolescents have higher rates of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) than any other age group.

Question 10

Which of the following brakes the female growth spurt during adolescence?

A)Testosterone
B)Menarche
C)Estrogen
D)Epiphyseal closure

Question 11

Women account for a majority of cases of HIV/AIDS in the United States today.

Question 12

__________include alcohol, narcotics derived from the opium poppy (such as heroin, morphine, and codeine), and sedatives (such as barbiturates and methaqualone).

A)Stimulants
B)Depressants
C)Hallucinogenics
D)Amphetamines

Question 13

During the adolescent growth spurt, boys develop relatively broader hips compared with their shoulders, whereas the opposite is true for girls.

Question 14

Carmen is an 18-year-old girl. She started dieting and exercising as she thought she was plump. After losing 25 pounds, Carmen became very thin, but continued to maintain a very stringent diet and exercise regimen. Her worried parents and friends tries to convince her otherwise, but Carmen believes she needs to lose another 10 pounds. Carmen is most likely suffering from:

A)hyperphagia.
B)pica.
C)anorexia nervosa.
D)purging disorder.

Question 15

Women who begin to have sexual intercourse after the age of 30 are particularly susceptible to Infection caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV).

Question 16

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by irrational fear of weight gain, distorted body image, and severe weight loss.

Question 17

Bulimia nervosa is connected with irregular menstrual cycles.

Question 18

Late-maturing boys are more poised, relaxed, and good-natured than early-maturing boys.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of gynecomastia?

A)It prevents the long bones from making further gains in length.
B)It is commonly experienced by adolescent girls.
C)It usually progresses over time and is present throughout the lifetime of an individual.
D)It stems from the small amount of female sex hormones secreted by the testes.

Question 20

Death rates are low in adolescence, but they are nearly twice as great for female adolescents as male adolescents.

Question 21

Which of the following is true of bulimia nervosa?

A)Binge eating often follows dieting
B)Afflicted people settling for an imperfect body shape and weight
C)Addiction to stimulants like amphetamines
D)Afflicted people seeking relief from pain by consuming food

Question 22

__________is controlled by a feedback loop involving the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, the gonads-the ovaries in females and the testes in males-and hormones.

A)Hallucination
B)Puberty
C)Latency
D)Coregulation

Question 23

At the age of 14 or 15, boys' voices deepen because of growth of the _____, and the lengthening of the vocal cords.

A)larynx
B)pituitary gland
C)femur
D)pineal gland

Question 24

An average adolescent girl needs__________calories per day to fuel the adolescent growth spurt.

A)1,800 to 2,400
B)500 to 800
C)100 to 900
D)3,500 to 4,500

Question 25

Which of the following triggers the development of acne?

A)Progesterone
B)Estrogen
C)Testosterone
D)Serotonin

Question 26

Which of the following stages of development is characterized by reaching sexual maturity and the ability to reproduce?

A)Latency
B)Puberty
C)Formal operations
D)Concrete operations

Question 27

_____ describes women who have low availability of energy, menstrual problems, and lessened bone density.

A)The female athlete triad
B)Rett syndrome
C)Turner syndrome
D)The bipolar disorder in females

Question 28

Which of the following is true of dieters?

A)They tend to skip breakfast.
B)They eat small meals throughout the day.
C)They tend to eat large meals.
D)They tend to eat big breakfasts and dinners.

Question 29

Nicotine, cocaine, and amphetamines are the most common _____.

A)carcinogens
B)stimulants
C)mutants
D)teratogens

Question 30

Which of the following is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent cycles of binge eating and purging?

A)Gynecomastia
B)Osteoporosis
C)Bulimia nervosa
D)Anorexia nervosa

Question 31

_____ are one of the primary sex characteristics of females.

A)Breasts
B)Fallopian tubes
C)Adrenal glands
D)Seminal vesicles

Question 32

Most American females of normal weight:

A)are anorexic.
B)are dissatisfied with the size and shape of their bodies.
C)are bulimic.
D)are falling prey to overeating, obesity and cholesterol-related diseases.

Question 33

In the context of puberty, which of the following statements is true of the gonads?

A)They stimulate the testes to increase their output of testosterone, leading to development of genitals.
B)They trigger abnormalities in the endocrine system.
C)They stimulate the hypothalamus, perpetuating the feedback loop.
D)They respond to pituitary hormones by increasing their production of sex hormones.

Question 34

_____ is a condition involving progressive loss of bone tissue.

A)Menarche
B)Menopause
C)Gynecomastia
D)Osteoporosis

Question 35

Which of the following is a stimulant?

A)Alcohol
B)Heroin
C)Amphetamine
D)Barbiturate

Question 36

Which of the following statements is true of marijuana?

A)It helps users relax and elevates their mood.
B)It enhances short-term memory of users.
C)It helps users in better perceptual-motor coordination.
D)It decreases sensory awareness of users.

Question 37

__________, also known as MDMA (an abbreviation for its chemical formula)-is a popular "party drug" or "club drug."

A)Cocaine
B)E-Cig
C)Ecstasy
D)Heroin

Question 38

At age 20 or 21, men stop growing taller because testosterone causes _____, which prevents the long bones from making further gains in length.

A)nocturnal emission
B)epiphyseal closure
C)osteoporosis
D)gynecomastia

Question 39

Which of the following statements is true of changes in adolescents?

A)Boys start to spurt in height sooner than girls.
B)Most adolescents acquire a plump and rounded body structure during adolescence.
C)Boys gain twice as much fatty tissue as girls.
D)Many adolescents are relatively slender compared with their preadolescent stature.

Question 40

__________causes the labia, vagina, and uterus to develop during puberty.

A)Estrogen
B)Androgen
C)Testosterone
D)Serotonin

Question 41

The onset of adolescence coincides with the advent of _____.

A)puberty
B)perimenopause
C)infirmity
D)separation anxiety

Question 42

In which of the following disorders is vomiting common?

A)Gynecomastia
B)Bulimia nervosa
C)Osteoporosis
D)Anterograde amnesia

Question 43

In the context of puberty, which of the following statements is true of the pituitary gland?

A)It causes the testes to decrease their output of testosterone.
B)It releases hormones that control physical growth and the gonads.
C)It stimulates the hypothalamus, perpetuating the feedback loop.
D)It prevents the long bones from making further gains in length.

Question 44

Which of the following is a sex hormone?

A)Androgen
B)Insulin
C)Renin
D)Secretin

Question 45

_____ are one of the primary sex characteristics of males.

A)Pituitary glands
B)Fallopian tubes
C)Seminal vesicles
D)Adrenal glands

Question 46

Which of the following statements is true of adolescent girls?

A)Girls usually begin to ovulate five to six months after menarche.
B)Estrogen levels decrease after the completion of the menstruation cycle.
C)The average menstrual cycle of a girl is 40 days.
D)Menarche comes later to girls who have a lower percentage of body fat.

Question 47

In girls, the pituitary gland:

A)enables growth spurts in height and weight.
B)stimulates the testes to increase their output of testosterone.
C)signals the ovaries to boost estrogen production at puberty.
D)prevents the long bones from making further gains in length.

Question 48

Bulimia nervosa, like anorexia nervosa, _____.

A)is connected with irregular menstrual cycles
B)involves following a good diet to maintain a healthful weight
C)afflicts males more than females during adolescence
D)is related to severe weight gain

Question 49

According to a study by Vroman in 2010, late-maturing boys are:

A)less likely to get involved in substance abuse than early-maturing boys.
B)more dependent and insecure than early-maturing boys.
C)more aggressive and delinquent than early-maturing boys.
D)more poised, relaxed, and good-natured than early-maturing boys.

Question 50

Which of the following statements is true of alcohol?

A)It increases inhibitions.
B)It improves concentration.
C)It improves coordination.
D)It distorts perceptions.

Question 51

__________is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by a virus.

A)Acute immunodeficiency syndrome
B)Osteoporosis
C)Chlamydia
D)Piles

Question 52

_____ is a characteristic cluster of symptoms that results from a sudden decrease in the level of usage of a substance.

A)Substance use disorder
B)Abstinence syndrome
C)Anorexia nervosa
D)Bulimia nervosa

Question 53

Which of the following is accurate about anorexia nervosa?

A)Extreme purging by vomiting is a typical feature among people afflicted by it.
B)It may help young women cope with college studies.
C)Addiction to depressants like codeine is common among people afflicted by it.
D)It may help young women cope with fear of pregnancy.

Question 54

Marijuana, Ecstasy, LSD, and PCP are examples of__________.

A)stimulants
B)depressants
C)hallucinogenics
D)amphetamines

Question 55

__________are depressants with various legitimate medical uses, such as relief from pain, anxiety, and tension, but people can become rapidly dependent on them.

A)Amphetamines
B)Hydrocarbons
C)Barbiturates
D)Hallucinogens

Question 56

Which of the following is the first noticeable sign of puberty in boys?

A)Development of pubic hair
B)Outburst of acne
C)Deepening of the voice
D)Accelerated growth of the testes

Question 57

Which of the following is most likely to be a risk factor for eating disorders?

A)Child sexual abuse
B)Consumption of calcium
C)Consumption of thiamine
D)An ethnocentric view

Question 58

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by:

A)bingeing and overeating.
B)a perfectly proportionate body image.
C)an extreme fear of being heavy.
D)more men being afflicted than women.

Question 59

Which of the following is a difference between primary sex characteristics and secondary sex characteristics?

A)The primary sex characteristics are physical indicators of sexual maturation, while the secondary sex characteristics trigger the development of sex hormones.
B)The primary sex characteristics are structures that make reproduction possible, while the secondary sex characteristics are not directly involved in reproduction.
C)The primary sex characteristics include breast development, while the secondary sex characteristics include the ovaries and testes.
D)The primary sex characteristics respond to pituitary hormones, while the secondary sex characteristics do not respond to pituitary hormones.

Question 60

Which of the following statements is true of cocaine?

A)It dilates the arteries of the heart.
B)It spikes the blood pressure.
C)It decreases the heart rate.
D)It thins the blood.

Question 61

Which of the following is a difference between early-maturing girls and girls who mature later on?

A)Early-maturing girls are at lower risk for psychological problems than girls who mature later on.
B)Early-maturing girls find that shorter boys are less reluctant to approach them than girls who mature later on.
C)Early-maturing girls are at greater risk for substance abuse than girls who mature later on.
D)Early-maturing girls obtain higher grades in school than girls who mature later on.

Question 62

At puberty, the__________stimulates the testes to increase their output of testosterone, leading to further development of the male genitals.

A)pancreas
B)hypothalamus
C)mammary gland
D)pituitary gland

Question 63

Which of the following is a depressant?

A)Barbiturate
B)Marijuana
C)Cocaine
D)Amphetamine

Question 64

Which of the following is a feature of anorexia nervosa?

A)Binge eating
B)A distorted body image
C)An increase in bone density
D)A dramatic weight gain

Question 65

Girls often develop__________to lose weight after gains from menarche.

A)binge eating disorder
B)anorexia nervosa
C)gynecomastia
D)osteoporosis

Question 66

Which of the following is true of the adolescent growth spurt?

A)Adolescents tend to eat enormous quantities of food to fuel their growth spurts.
B)Boys start to spurt in height sooner than girls, at an average age of a little more than ten.
C)Girls gain twice as much muscle tissue as boys while going through growth spurts.
D)Adolescents begin to spurt in height about half a year after they begin to spurt in weight.

Question 67

Which of the following is a hallucinogenic drug?

A)Codeine
B)Barbiturate
C)Marijuana
D)Amphetamine

Question 68

Which of the following statements is true of nutrition during adolescent years?

A)Most teenagers do not consume enough fat.
B)Most teenagers do not consume enough sodium.
C)Most teenagers do not consume enough calcium.
D)Most teenagers do not consume enough sugar.

Question 69

Brie is an 18-year-old girl, obsessed with achieving a slender body like that of a runway model. She follows an extremely demanding exercise regime and a very restrictive diet. She goes through phases of binge eating and then uses laxatives to purge herself of the excess calories. Brie is most likely suffering from:

A)bigorexia.
B)Prader-Willi syndrome.
C)pica.
D)bulimia nervosa.

Question 70

Discuss the use of hallucinogenic drugs among adolescents.

Question 71

Identify a true statement about anorexia nervosa.

A)Sufferers typically are also addicted to hallucinogens.
B)It is characterized by dramatic weight loss.
C)It is characterized by sudden spurts in weight gain.
D)Sufferers aspire to gain weight and look curvaceous.

Question 72

The typical person with anorexia is a:

A)young European American female of higher socioeconomic status.
B)middle-aged woman of Hispanic origins, belonging to the working class.
C)old Mexican woman with three or more grown-up children.
D)girl-child under the age of 15, whose parents live off social welfare.

Question 73

In comparison with their late-maturing peers, early-maturing boys are:

A)likely to be more dependent and insecure.
B)more likely to bullied and dominated.
C)less aggressive and less delinquent.
D)more poised, relaxed, and good-natured.

Question 74

Which of the following statements is true of sex hormones?

A)They trigger the development of primary and secondary sex characteristics.
B)They respond to pituitary hormones by increasing their production of gonads.
C)They control the production of antibodies by the immune system.
D)They signal the pituitary gland, which, in turn, releases hormones.

Question 75

An average adolescent boy needs__________calories per day to fuel the adolescent growth spurt.

A)3,500 to 4000
B)2,200 to 3,200
C)100 to 600
D)700 to 1000

Question 76

Describe anorexia nervosa.

Question 77

Discuss the use of stimulant drugs among adolescents.

Question 78

Which of the following statements is true of estrogen?

A)It promotes the growth of the fatty and supporting tissue in the hips and buttocks.
B)It accelerates the female growth spurt some years after testosterone accelerates that of males.
C)It prevents the long bones from making further gains in length in females.
D)It stems from the small amount of female sex hormones secreted by the testes.

Question 79

Discuss adolescent students' attitudes towards drugs.

Question 80

Calcium intake is particularly important for females to:

A)avoid early puberty.
B)avoid abnormalities in the endocrine system.
C)prevent early menopause.
D)prevent osteoporosis later in life.