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1

The development of primary sex characteristics in females is evidenced by
A)a rapid change in height and weight.
B)growth and development of the breasts.
C)growth and development of the ovaries.
D)changes in the distribution of fat.
2

Secondary sexual characteristics manifest themselves primarily through changes in
A)the skeletal system.
B)the circulatory system.
C)the blood system.
D)external appearance.
3

The optimal level of a particular hormone in your body is known as
A)the secretion level
B)the set point
C)activation
D)organization
4

Which best describes the life stage when the process of puberty begins?
A)it is a part of a gradual process that begins at conception
B)it is part of a rather sudden process that begins during the pre-teen years
C)it begins following the development of secondary sex characteristics
D)it begins following the development of primary sex characteristics
5

Which of the following is true of sex hormones released by the gonads?
A)androgens are found only in males and estrogens only in females
B)androgens are found only in females and estrogens only in males
C)androgens and estrogens are found in both females and males in equal amounts
D)androgens and estrogens are found in both genders, but in different amounts
6

The feedback loop primarily responsible for maintaining the endocrine system's set points is
A)FSH-RF
B)LH-RF
C)menarche
D)the HPG axis
7

There is evidence that may be the most important signal of the onset of puberty.
A)rising levels of the protein "leptin"
B)lower levels of body fat
C)increasing levels of stress
D)an interest in exercise
8

Approximately what percent of the adult's mature body weight is gained during the adolescent growth spurt?
A)50%
B)25%
C)10%
D)5%
9

The main reason some teens look awkward and "gangly" during puberty is
A)synchronicity in growth causes different body parts to grow at the same time
B)asynchronicity in growth causes different body parts to grow at different times
C)due to optical illusions arising from swift growth
D)due to the increase in both muscle and fat.
10

African American women have a lower risk of osteoporosis compared to whites because during adolescence, bone density growth
A)is significantly higher among white youngsters
B)is significantly lower among African American youngsters
C)is significantly higher among African American youngsters
D)is approximately equivalent between members of both ethnic groups.
11

Girls who are least susceptible to feelings of dissatisfaction due to the rapid increase in body fat in early adolescence tend to be those who
A)come from less affluent families
B)are African American
C)begin dating earlier than other girls
D)mature earlier than other girls
12

Which are, in general, the earliest changes that occur during pubertal growth?
A)breast growth in females, change of voice in males
B)underarm hair in females; change of voice in males
C)breast growth in females; growth of testes in males
D)menarche in females; growth of testes in males
13

A relatively late development which reflects the culmination of a long series of hormonal changes is
A)breast development
B)growth of pubic hair
C)menarche
D)body growth
14

What is true about pubertal development in females?
A)full reproductive function occurs at menarche
B)mature physical appearance signals full reproductive function
C)ovulation becomes regular at menarche
D)it is incorrect to use menarche as a marker for the onset of puberty
15

Within the United States, ethnic differences in the timing and rate of pubertal maturation of females can be shown as follows (from earliest to latest developing):
A)African Americans, Whites, Mexican Americans
B)Whites, Mexican Americans, African Americans
C)Mexican Americans, African Americans, Whites
D)African Americans, Mexican Americans, Whites
16

The most important factor for individual differences in the timing and rate of puberty among individuals growing up in the same general environment result primarily from
A)genetic factors
B)physical environmental factors
C)social factors
D)nutrition and health
17

Which statement regarding puberty and self-image is false?
A)white girls' mental health is more adversely affected than African Americans'
B)girls' mental health is more adversely affected during puberty than males'
C)white girls' are at greatest risk for developing a poor body image
D)feelings about one's appearance change moving from adolescence to adulthood
18

The tendency to stay up later at night, and sleep later in the morning in adolescents has been found by to be directly related to the biological changes of puberty, and is known as
A)delayed phase preference
B)FSH release shift
C)REM sleep shift
D)LH release shift
19

In adolescent males, some regard as the analogous process to female menarche.
A)penis growth
B)first ejaculation
C)development of the testes
D)the voice change
20

Adolescent girls' attitudes toward menarche tend to be strongly influenced by
A)the attitudes of male peers.
B)the attitude of fathers.
C)the discussions she has had with females she feels close to.
D)what she reads about menarche in class.
21

How do males compare to females in reaction to specific pubertal events (i.e., first ejaculation and menarche, respectively)?
A)both males and females are likely to share their events with friends and family
B)males are more likely than females to share their events with friends and family
C)females are more likely than males to share their events with friends and family
D)neither females nor males are likely to share their pubertal events with others
22

Some social scientists report that a majority of female adolescents respond positively to
A)breast development
B)the growth spurt
C)menarche
D)pubic hair growth
23

A teenage male abusing drugs and showing antisocial behavior is most likely a(n)
A)early maturer
B)"on-time" maturer
C)late maturer
D)none of the above because their behavior is not related to pubertal events
24

Increased risk of antisocial behavior and drug abuse among early maturing males is
A)greatest among white males
B)greatest among African American males
C)greatest among Mexican American males
D)comparable across white, African American, and Mexican American males
25

Perhaps the main reason early-maturing males have the difficulties they have is the fact that
A)the hormonal changes they experience tend to be stronger than that of late-maturing males.
B)they tend to come from families that have more problems.
C)they have not had as much time as late-maturing males to adapt to the changes that puberty will bring.
D)they are looked down upon by their peers
26

How do early versus late maturing females compare with respect to emotional difficulties, such as lowered self-image, and higher rates of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders?
A)early maturing females tend to have more emotional difficulties
B)late maturing females tend to have more emotional difficulties
C)early and late maturing females have equally high rates of emotional problems
D)there is no relationship between onset of puberty and emotional problems
27

One of the factors that seems to influence whether or not early maturation in females is positive or negative is
A)the culture's attitudes toward physical appearance
B)ethnicity
C)socioeconomic status
D)nutrition
28

One reason the typical teen gains weight during adolescence, and a reason that is relatively unknown to the teen, is
A)the typical decrease in metabolism rate
B)the typical increase in basal metabolism rate
C)the typical increase in sedentary activities such as TV viewing
D)a genetic predisposition to gain weight regardless of nutrition
29

The rate of obesity among African American adolescent females
A)places African Americans at much lower risk for health problems
B)is much lower compared to adolescent females in general
C)who are early maturers is especially high compared to those in general
D)has declined significantly over the past 10 years
30

The possible causes of eating disorders among adolescents include all of the following except:
A)lack of control over attractions to certain foods
B)genetic predispositions
C)hormonal changes
D)family dysfunction
31

Approximately what percent of American adolescents suffer from anorexia nervosa.
A)less than 1%
B)10%
C)20%
D)33%
32

Which statement about eating disorders among female adolescents is false?
A)those whose mothers have body image problems are less at risk for eating disorders
B)those who report more negative relationships with parents are at greater risk
C)those from relatively more affluent families are at greater risk
D)they are ten times more likely to experience eating disorders compared to males
33

Contributors to the "new morbidity and mortality" of adolescence include all but:
A)chronic illness
B)substance abuse
C)accidents
D)sexually transmitted diseases
34

While adolescence is naturally a very healthy period of life, many adolescents experience health problems due to
A)genetic defects
B)hormonal dysfunction
C)health-compromising behaviors
D)separation from parents
35

Many minority teens are at greater risk for developing health problems during adolescence due to
A)genetic differences
B)hormonal imbalances
C)cultural values
D)inadequate access to health care







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