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1.
In the first several days of life, most newborns lose 5 to 7 percent of their body weight.
A)True
B)False
2.
When a female is amenorrheic, she usually has a high percentage of body fat.
A)True
B)False
3.
Estrogens are the main class of female hormones.
A)True
B)False
4.
Leptin concentrations are higher in boys than in girls.
A)True
B)False
5.
In boys, increased shoulder width is associated with an increase in testosterone.
A)True
B)False
6.
The age range of menarche is between nine and fifteen years of age.
A)True
B)False
7.
Climacteric is the term used to describe the midlife transition in which fertility declines.
A)True
B)False
8.
In general, women are experiencing menopause at an earlier age than in the past.
A)True
B)False
9.
Complex functions such as reading and performing music are highly lateralized.
A)True
B)False
10.
Synaptic density is believed to be an indication of the extent of connectivity between neurons.
A)True
B)False
11.
Humans can grow new brain cells throughout their lives.
A)True
B)False
12.
Research involving the Sisters of Notre Dame in Mankato has revealed that folic acid may protect the brain from decline.
A)True
B)False
13.
Night terrors reflect emotional problems in children.
A)True
B)False
14.
Adults need six hours of sleep to be able to function optimally.
A)True
B)False





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