Question 1

The average male will reach his maximum height in his

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Question 2

Rhoda, a typical 18-year-old college student, will probably continue to gain muscle mass for about how many more years?

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Question 3

Of the following body systems, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, neuroendocrine, and digestive, which, if any, will reach greatest capacity in young adulthood?

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All of these body systems typically reach their greatest capacity in young adulthood, as this is the period when the human body is generally at its peak in terms of physical health and performance.

Question 4

The senses (vision, hearing, taste, smell, touch, and balance) are most acute at which stage of life?

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Young adulthood is the stage of life when the senses (vision, hearing, taste, smell, touch, and balance) are generally at their most acute. This is due to the peak physical condition and health typically associated with this life stage, before the gradual decline in sensory acuity that can accompany aging.

Question 5

Senescence refers to

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Senescence is the term used to describe the process of normal aging, encompassing the gradual deterioration of functional characteristics.

Question 6

The automatic changes the body makes in order to maintain equilibrium are termed

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Homeostasis refers to the automatic physiological processes by which an organism maintains internal stability (such as temperature or pH balance) in response to external changes.

Question 7

Now that she's in her 20s, Lisa finds that it takes her body longer to get used to the temperature of the pool than it did when she was in her teens. This is likely due to a slowing down of her body's

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Homeostasis refers to the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment, including temperature regulation. As people age, their bodies can become less efficient at adjusting to changes in external conditions, such as temperature, which can make it take longer to acclimate to different environments like a pool.

Question 8

Of the following, who is least likely to be obese?

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Statistical data from health surveys in the United States indicate that white young adults have a lower prevalence of obesity compared to Native American, Hispanic, and African-American young adults. Obesity rates vary by race and ethnicity due to a complex interplay of genetic, socioeconomic, and environmental factors.

Question 9

Which of the following is true about Type-2 diabetes?

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Type-2 diabetes is increasingly being diagnosed in children and adolescents, largely due to rising obesity rates and lifestyle factors. This trend is a significant shift from the past when Type-2 diabetes was primarily seen in adults.

Question 10

What contributes to more fatal accidents and injuries in young adulthood than in later periods?

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Alcohol is a significant factor contributing to more fatal accidents and injuries in young adulthood than in later periods, primarily due to risky behaviors associated with its consumption, such as impaired driving.

Question 11

Theodore, an 18-year-old college freshman, often engages in binge drinking and is a chain smoker. As he matures into young adulthood, his binge drinking is likely to____ ___, and his smoking habit is likely to____ ___.

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Research shows that as individuals transition from adolescence into young adulthood, risky behaviors such as binge drinking tend to decrease due to increased responsibilities and changes in social environments. Smoking habits, on the other hand, may also decrease as awareness of health risks becomes more pronounced and social norms shift towards non-smoking behaviors.

Question 12

Paul, a 24-year-old has been binge drinking and chain smoking since he was 18. As he matures into his mid- and late-20s, what is the likely trajectory of those risky habits?

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Research indicates that binge drinking tends to decrease as individuals move through their twenties, often due to increased responsibilities and changes in social life. Smoking, however, tends to have a more gradual decline due to its addictive nature, making it harder to quit.

Question 13

Alexandra matured out when she decided

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Question 14

For smokers and people on high-fat diets, the first warning that cardiovascular disease is developing is

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Elevated cholesterol is often the first warning sign of cardiovascular disease developing in smokers and people on high-fat diets. This is because high cholesterol levels can lead to the buildup of plaques in arteries, which is a direct risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Question 15

Which of the following is a consequence of plaque forming in the walls of coronary arteries?

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Plaque buildup in the coronary arteries can restrict blood flow to the heart muscle, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath due to decreased oxygen supply to the heart.

Question 16

Of the following, the person most at risk for death by homicide is

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Statistical data consistently show that young African-American males have the highest homicide rates among all demographic groups in the United States. This is due to a variety of complex socio-economic factors, including but not limited to poverty, systemic racism, and access to firearms.

Question 17

Of the following, the person most likely to have health insurance is

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College students are often covered by health insurance plans through their educational institutions or can remain on their parents' health insurance policies until the age of 26 in many countries, including the United States. This makes them more likely to have health insurance compared to the other groups listed, who may face barriers to accessing health insurance due to socioeconomic factors or systemic inequalities.

Question 18

Which of the following is true about sexual behavior in young adulthood?

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By the age of 25, the vast majority of individuals have become sexually active, making statement C accurate.

Question 19

When it comes to sex, there is a gender difference in that females are more likely to

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Females are generally more selective when choosing sexual partners due to evolutionary and social factors. This selectiveness is often attributed to the higher parental investment associated with pregnancy and child-rearing, as well as societal norms and expectations.

Question 20

Which hormone is involved in nurturing behavior and sexual excitement and orgasm among women?

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Oxytocin is known as the "love hormone" because it plays a significant role in social bonding, sexual reproduction, childbirth, and the period after childbirth. It is involved in nurturing behavior and is crucial for sexual arousal and orgasm in women.

Quiz 10: Physical and Cognitive Development in Young Adulthood