Deck 6: Biological Development in Adolescence

Question 1

Which of the following is true:

A) Nocturnal emissions most commonly occur approximately once a week during the late teens
B) Nocturnal emissions continue up to the age of 40
C) Nocturnal emissions provide a natural means of relieving sexual tension
D) They are always accompanied by sexual dreams

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The structure along the back of each testis in which sperm maturation occurs is called the:

A) Cowper's glands
B) Vas deferens
C) Epididymis
D) Tinidazole

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The following is true about the timing of puberty in girls:

A) Girls begin puberty at about age 12 or 13
B) Girls reach their full height by about age 18
C) Boys begin puberty about two years earlier than do girls
D) Boys tend to become interested in girls before girls begin noticing boys

Answer 3

A

Question 4

According to public opinion polls in the United States and Canada,____ percent of parents of junior high-age students indicate that it is very or somewhat important to have sexuality education as part of the school curriculum.

A) 33
B) 53
C) 73
D) 93

Question 5

The following is true of children born to adolescent mothers compared to those born to adult mothers:

A) They tend to have more emotional, intellectual, and physical problems than their counterparts born to adult mothers
B) They tend to have higher IQs than their counterparts born to adult mothers
C) They tend to be higher achievers as they grow than their counterparts born to adult mothers
D) They have a lower mortality rate than babies born to adult mothers

Question 6

SIECUS recommends that a comprehensive sex education program should have all of the following goals except:

A) Attitudes, values, and insights
B) Information
C) Responsibility
D) Abstinence

Question 7

The following is true about the combined pill:

A) It combines a synthetic estrogen and a testosogen
B) It prevents the ovaries from ovulating
C) It is actually 99 percent effective
D) It contains no progestin

Question 8

From 2006 to 2010,_____ percent of female teens used no contraception during sexual intercourse.

A) 4
B) 14
C) 24
D) 34

Question 9

The following is true about syphilis:

A) It progresses through a series of six phases
B) People remain contagious until the disease is cured
C) Zovirax is the preferred treatment
D) A chancre marks where the bacteria enters the body

Question 10

The female condom:

A) Consists of two rings connected by latex
B) Should be used together with a male condom
C) Cannot be used during anal intercourse
D) The actual effectiveness rate is 95 percent

Question 11

Of all adolescent pregnancies that occur each year,______ percent are aborted.

A) 16
B) 26
C) 46
D) 66

Question 12

Early-maturing girls:

A) Tend to get into less trouble than late-maturing girls
B) Outperform other students on school achievement tests
C) Tend to experience more problems in school
D) Achieve more in their work careers during adulthood

Question 13

The tendency for people to generally grow taller and bigger than they did a century ago is called the:

A) Secondary sex characteristics anomaly
B) Secular trend
C) Adrenal custom
D) Musculature precedence

Question 14

Approximately _____ percent of teen mothers in the United States are single.

A) 60
B) 70
C) 80
D) 90

Question 15

The word puberty is derived from a Latin word meaning to:

A) Develop sex muscles
B) Grow hairy
C) Shed baby fat
D) Begin adulthood

Question 16

The _____ release testosterone-like hormones that attach themselves to receptor sites throughout the brain and directly influence the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine which play an important role in regulating mood and excitability.

A) Pituitary glands
B) Adrenal glands
C) Thyroid
D) Prefrontal lobes

Question 17

Which of the following is true:

A) Differences in patterns of sexual activity may relate more to poverty than to race or ethnicity
B) White and Hispanic teenagers are more likely to have sexual intercourse than their African American counterparts
C) One half of Hispanic females have sexual intercourse by age 13
D) Research has found that parental supervision and involvement has no influence on the timing of the first sexual intercourse for adolescents

Question 18

Which of the following is true about early maturing boys as opposed to late maturing boys:

A) They are more likely to get in trouble with drugs and alcohol
B) They tend to have low self-esteem
C) They tend to feel inferior
D) They tend to feel less popular

Question 19

_____ consists of a thin patch of material that sticks to the skin and releases hormones into the body to prevent pregnancy.

A) NuvaRing
B) Depo-Provera
C) Implanon
D) Ortho Evra

Question 20

In about 90 percent of _____ cases,the body's immune system will clear up the virus within about two years.

A) Human immunodeficiency virus
B) Scabies
C) Trichomoniasis
D) Human papillomavirus

Question 21

African American and Latino youths are more likely to masturbate than are white teens.

Question 22

Most girls begin puberty between ages 9 and 10.

Question 23

The secular trend apparently has occurred on a worldwide basis,especially in industrialized nations such as those in Western Europe and Japan.

Question 24

Boys generally tend to be more critical of and dissatisfied with their physical appearance than are girls.

Question 25

_____ are new substances being explored that would more effectively kill sperm as well as bacteria and viruses causing STIs.

A) Spermatomes
B) Basal neutrons
C) Microbicides
D) Ovulacides

Question 26

Early maturing girls are initially disadvantaged.

Question 27

Boys usually begin puberty between ages 11 and 12.

Question 28

By adulthood,the differences between early and late maturers become more pronounced.

Question 29

Less than 30 percent of tenth-graders in the United States say they have tried drinking alcohol.

Question 30

First intercourse tends to occur earlier now than it did in the past.

Question 31

Adolescence usually extends from about age 8 to the late twenties.

Question 32

Today approximately 50 percent of adolescents have had sexual intercourse by age 15.

Question 33

A number of studies found that boys who matured earlier than most of their peers experienced only negative consequences.

Question 34

______ for women involves a tubal ligation.

A) Sterilization
B) The pill
C) The condom
D) The diaphragm

Question 35

The effectiveness of the contraceptive sponge is based on which of the following:

A) It acts like a barrier to prevent sperm from entering the cervix
B) It can be left in the vagina for 4 days
C) It is significantly more effective for women who have had children than for women who have never had children
D) Its potential for absorbing sperm is thought to be ineffective

Question 36

Using any two or all of the fertility awareness methods together is referred to as the _____ method.

A) Symptothermal
B) Synergistic
C) Calendar
D) Concentrative

Question 37

ParaGard is a brand name of the:

A) Birth control sponge
B) Cervical cap
C) Intrauterine device
D) Female condom

Question 38

Smoking rates for U.S.eighth-graders have fallen by 50 percent since 1996.

Question 39

Less than 30 percent of all males have nocturnal emissions at some time.

Question 40

Primary sex characteristics are those that distinguish the sexes from each other but play no direct role in reproduction.

Question 41

Negative consequences of teen pregnancy can include physical risks both to the mother and to the child.

Question 42

Explain the secular trend.

Question 43

Only 40 percent of parents in America support the provision of sex education in schools.

Question 44

Giving adolescents information about sex tends to increase their level of sexual activity.

Question 45

A disadvantage of the IUD is that women may experience spotting between menstrual periods.

Question 46

Female condoms look just like male condoms except they're intended to be purchased and applied by the female partner.

Question 47

The children of teen mothers are more likely to have a low birth weight and a higher mortality rate.

Question 48

Trichomoniasis makes people more susceptible to HIV infection.

Question 49

Discuss and compare typical psychological reactions of boys and girls to the physical changes of puberty.

Question 50

Implanon is the most commonly used hormonal injection method for contraception.

Question 51

Progestin is an artificial substance that mimics the natural female hormone progesterone.

Question 52

Define adolescence and puberty. Include how they are different concepts.

Question 53

Compare and contrast primary and secondary sex characteristics.

Question 54

When does the growth spurt occur? How does it affect boys and girls differently?

Question 55

NGU refers to a virus causing small,painful bumps in the genital area.

Question 56

Syphilis is much more deadly than gonorrhea.

Question 57

The most commonly used type of birth control pill in the United States is the mini-pill.

Question 58

The majority of teenagers talk to parents about sex.

Question 59

Racial and ethnic differences in patterns of sexual activity in adolescence may relate more to race and ethnicity than to poverty.

Question 60

The contraceptive sponge appears to be more effective for women who have borne children than for those who have never borne children.

Question 61

What are the positive and negative effects of early- and late-maturing girls?

Question 62

To what extent should contraceptives be made readily available to anyone who wants them?

Question 63

Explain the differences in adolescent sexual activity between various racial groups.

Question 64

At what age do people have the right to have sexual intercourse? What are the reasons for your answer?

Question 65

Identify five of the most common sexually transmitted infections,relate their symptoms,describe their treatment,and formulate means of prevention.

Question 66

List four of the reasons cited in the text why teens don't use birth control.

Question 67

Describe four major means of contraception available today. Compare and contrast these means in terms of effectiveness,advantages,and disadvantages.

Question 68

Discuss the pros and cons of providing sex education in the public schools.

Question 69

Formulate your own proposal for a sex education program in your local school. Prepare your responses for potential negativity.

Question 70

What are the positive and negative effects of early- and late-maturing boys?

Question 71

What are the negative effects of teen pregnancy for mother and child?

Question 72

A teenage client comes to you and tells you that his mother told him that if he didn't quit masturbating his hands would shrivel up and drop off. What do you tell this youngster?

Question 73

Describe the rate of sexual activity occurring during adolescence. Discuss and compare the long-term effects for both males and females who become teen parents.

Question 74

One of the categories of variables putting adolescents at risk for alcohol and other substance abuse include environmental factors. List and explain the other three categories cited in the text.

Question 75

Cite and describe four contraceptive methods listed in this chapter that are being investigated for future use.