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1

The average child grows over 2 1/2 inches in height and gains 5-7 pounds a year during early childhood.
A)True
B)False
2

Running, swimming, cycling, and hiking are recommended exercises for children.
A)True
B)False
3

Myelination is the insulation of fat over the nerve cells that dampens the speed of information traveling through the nervous system.
A)True
B)False
4

Obesity results in both physical and psychological problems.
A)True
B)False
5

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in children 5-14 years old.
A)True
B)False
6

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in adolescence.
A)True
B)False
7

On the average, puberty begins and peaks two years earlier for girls than boys.
A)True
B)False
8

Early-maturing boys are more likely to smoke, drink, be depressed, have older friends, and request earlier independence.
A)True
B)False
9

Recent trends indicate adolescents are increasing their use of contraceptives.
A)True
B)False
10

Parents who set limits on adolescents' activities are more likely to have adolescents who use drugs.
A)True
B)False





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