Question 1

Estrogen is directly released by the:
A) pituitary gland.
B) ovaries.
C) adrenal gland.
D) testes.

Accepted Answer

Estrogen is primarily produced and released by the ovaries in females, playing a key role in the regulation of the menstrual cycle and reproductive system.

Question 2

Primary sex characteristic changes are those directly impacting:
A) reproduction.
B) height.
C) intelligence.
D) personality.

Accepted Answer

Primary sex characteristics are those directly related to the reproductive system, including changes in the organs and structures necessary for reproduction.

Question 3

During adolescence:
A) both brain myelination and synaptic pruning first begin.
B) brain myelination first begins and synaptic pruning nears completion.
C) brain myelination nears completion and synaptic pruning first begins.
D) both brain myelination and synaptic pruning near completion.

Accepted Answer

During adolescence, both brain myelination and synaptic pruning are nearing completion, as these processes begin earlier in childhood and continue into adolescence.

Question 4

____ is best defined as physical changes that mark the transition from childhood to young adulthood.
A) Puberty
B) Menopause
C) Primary circular reactions
D) Secondary circular reactions

Accepted Answer

Puberty is the period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction, marking the physical transition from childhood to adulthood.

Question 5

The two general types of physical development associated with puberty include:
A) lower self-esteem and bodily changes.
B) physical changes and sexual maturation.
C) sexual maturation and formal operational thinking.
D) formal operational thinking and lower self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

Physical changes and sexual maturation are the two general types of physical development associated with puberty, encompassing growth spurts, development of primary and secondary sexual characteristics, and changes in body composition.

Question 6

A key physical component of puberty is the ____ gland, which regulates pubertal changes by signaling other glands to secrete hormones.
A) thyroid
B) adrenal
C) pituitary
D) pineal

Accepted Answer

The pituitary gland is a key physical component of puberty, acting as the master gland that regulates pubertal changes by signaling other glands to secrete hormones.

Question 7

Which adolescent is experiencing a change in his primary sex characteristics?
A) Truman, who now has facial hair
B) Hank, who has begun to produce sperm
C) Stanley, who has begun to talk in a deeper voice
D) Olaf, who now has broader shoulders

Accepted Answer

Primary sex characteristics are those directly related to the reproductive organs and the production of reproductive cells. In males, the production of sperm is a change in primary sex characteristics, which occurs during puberty. Facial hair, a deeper voice, and broader shoulders are considered secondary sex characteristics, which are traits that emerge during puberty but are not directly involved in reproduction.

Question 8

Who would be most likely to have just achieved close to her full adult stature?
A) Meg, who is 12 years old
B) Beth, who is 15 years old
C) Josephine, who is 18 years old
D) Amy, who is 21 years old

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

From whom would you expect the biggest gains in height and weight over the next three years?
A) Ginger, who is 2 years old
B) Grant, who is 6 years old
C) Tina, who is 11 years old
D) Louise, who is 14 years old

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Who is experiencing the first indicator of the onset of puberty in males?
A) Theon, whose testes have started to grow
B) Jamie, whose pubic hair has started to grow
C) Tyrion, who is experiencing a growth spurt
D) Jon, whose penis has started to grow

Accepted Answer

The first indicator of the onset of puberty in males is the growth of the testes.

Question 11

Which statement concerning the timing of puberty in males and females is true?
A) The onset of menarche in females typically occurs a few years prior to the typical onset of spermarche in males.
B) The onset of menarche in females typically occurs a few years after to the typical onset of spermarche in males.
C) The onset of menarche in females typically occurs around the same time as the onset of spermarche in males.
D) The onset of menarche in females typically occurs almost a decade after the typical onset of spermarche in males.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

In a typically developing adolescent experiencing puberty, you would expect that his or her ____ would be the last body area to grow.
A) head
B) feet
C) legs
D) trunk

Accepted Answer

During puberty, growth typically starts with the extremities (hands and feet), followed by the arms and legs, and finally the trunk and chest.

Question 13

During puberty, changes in physical maturity that are not directly linked to reproduction are referred to as ____ sex characteristics.
A) primary
B) secondary
C) tertiary
D) instrumental

Accepted Answer

Secondary sex characteristics are those changes experienced during puberty that are not directly involved in reproduction, such as the development of breasts in females, facial hair in males, and changes in body shape and distribution of muscle and fat.

Question 14

The maturation of the ____ during adolescence lags behind the maturation of _____.
A) systems that are sensitive to reward; systems responsible for self-control
B) systems responsible for self-control; systems that are sensitive to reward
C) systems responsible for synaptic pruning; systems for myelination
D) systems for myelination; systems responsible for synaptic pruning

Accepted Answer

During adolescence, the brain's systems responsible for self-control (such as the prefrontal cortex) mature more slowly than the systems that are sensitive to reward (such as the limbic system). This imbalance can contribute to the risk-taking behaviors often observed in teenagers.

Question 15

A sex difference during puberty involves the fact that ____ is greater for girls than boys.
A) muscle development
B) body fat
C) lung capacity
D) heart capacity

Accepted Answer

During puberty, girls typically experience a greater increase in body fat compared to boys, which is part of the normal developmental process leading to the development of secondary sexual characteristics.

Question 16

Menarche is best described as the onset of:
A) puberty.
B) pubic hair.
C) menstruation.
D) body growth.

Accepted Answer

Menarche refers to the first occurrence of menstruation in a female, marking the onset of her ability to conceive.

Question 17

How many of the following are considered secondary sex characteristics: growth of facial hair in boys, development of a functional uterus in girls, voice change in boys, and broadening of shoulders in girls?
A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four

Accepted Answer

Secondary sex characteristics are features that appear during puberty but are not directly involved in reproduction. Growth of facial hair in boys, voice change in boys, and broadening of shoulders in girls are secondary sex characteristics. The development of a functional uterus in girls is not a secondary sex characteristic but a primary one, as it is directly involved in reproduction.

Question 18

Who is experiencing the first indicator of the onset of puberty in a typical female?
A) Mary, whose pubic hair has started to grow
B) Carrie, who has just begun to menstruate
C) Geri, whose breasts have started to grow
D) Terri, who has just begun to ovulate

Accepted Answer

Breast development is typically the first sign of puberty in females, preceding the growth of pubic hair, menstruation, and ovulation.

Question 19

Menarche is to spermarche as _____ is to _____.
A) onset of menstruation; ejaculation
B) egg production; sperm production
C) ovulation; testes growth
D) fertilization; conception

Accepted Answer

Menarche refers to the first occurrence of menstruation in females, while spermarche refers to the first ejaculation in males.

Question 20

Which event defines spermarche?
A) The production of sperm
B) The ejaculation of sperm
C) The original meiosis of sperm
D) The implantation of sperm into an egg

Accepted Answer

Spermarche refers to the first ejaculation of sperm, marking a significant milestone in male puberty.

Quiz 8: Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Estrogen is directly released by the:

Primary sex characteristic changes are those directly impacting:

During adolescence:

____ is best defined as physical changes that mark the transition from childhood to young adulthood.

The two general types of physical development associated with puberty include:

A key physical component of puberty is the ____ gland, which regulates pubertal changes by signaling other glands to secrete hormones.

Which adolescent is experiencing a change in his primary sex characteristics?

Who would be most likely to have just achieved close to her full adult stature?

From whom would you expect the biggest gains in height and weight over the next three years?

Who is experiencing the first indicator of the onset of puberty in males?

Which statement concerning the timing of puberty in males and females is true?

In a typically developing adolescent experiencing puberty, you would expect that his or her ____ would be the last body area to grow.

During puberty, changes in physical maturity that are not directly linked to reproduction are referred to as ____ sex characteristics.

The maturation of the during adolescence lags behind the maturation of _.

A sex difference during puberty involves the fact that ____ is greater for girls than boys.

Menarche is best described as the onset of:

How many of the following are considered secondary sex characteristics: growth of facial hair in boys, development of a functional uterus in girls, voice change in boys, and broadening of shoulders in girls?

Who is experiencing the first indicator of the onset of puberty in a typical female?

Menarche is to spermarche as _ is to _.

Which event defines spermarche?