The Developing Child © 2010

Chapter 16: Physical Development from Seven to Twelve

Review Quizzes

1
Which term names a short period during which a child grows very rapidly?
A)Growing pains
B)Growth season
C)Growth spurt
D)Growing up
2
What is the set of changes that result in a physically mature body that is able to reproduce?
A)Puberty
B)Teenage
C)Maturity
D)Adulthood
3
Which term refers to how a person thinks his or her body looks?
A)Body shape
B)Body image
C)Physique
D)Physical education
4
Where is the pituitary gland located?
A)In the chest
B)In the throat
C)In the abdomen
D)In the brain
5
Computer games can help children improve which set of skills?
A)Sports skills
B)Musical skills
C)Fine motor skills
D)Gross motor skills
6
Whom should parents ask about a healthy weight range for their children?
A)Their doctor
B)Their child’s teacher
C)A center caregiver
D)A librarian
7
Which term names an indigestible plant material that helps the digestive system work properly?
A)Nutrient
B)Calorie
C)Vitamin
D)Fiber
8
Which type of eating disorder is an intense fear of weight gain distinguished by starvation techniques and severe weight loss?
A)Bulimia
B)Anorexia nervosa
C)Malnutrition
D)Binge eating
9
Which of these is a sedentary activity?
A)Watching television
B)Playing catch
C)Riding bikes
D)Playing tennis
10
What is the thick plastic coating dentists sometimes place on children’s teeth?
A)Fluoride
B)Bacteria
C)Sealant
D)Decay
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