Question 1

Describe the typical sequence and development of the male secondary sex characteristics.

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Question 2

Richard is surprised during puberty that his breasts are enlarging.This temporary physical phenomenon is termed:

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A)   osteoporosis.
B)   dysmenorrheal.
C)   mastemia.
D)   gynecomastia.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

List and explain five reasons for the inadequate diets of many adolescents,and describe the role that nutritional education plays in improving this situation.

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Question 4

Discuss the sleep habits of adolescents compared to younger children,and what role melatonin might play in adolescent sleep and subsequent school performance?

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Question 5

Which of the statements about the menstrual cycle is TRUE?

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A)   Ovulation occurs in the middle of a female's menstrual cycle.
B)   Ovulation occurs 14 days before the beginning of a female's next menstrual cycle.
C)   Most girls and woman have menstrual cycles that are regular.
D)   A girl will not menstruate if ovulation hasn't occurred.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is an androgen?

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A)   Adrenaline
B)   Estrogen
C)   Progesterone
D)   TestosteroneE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

A short,heavy body build is a(n) :

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A)   ectomorph.
B)   endomorph.
C)   mesomorph.
D)   polymorph.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

The adolescent boy's voice becomes lower because of rapid growth of the:

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A)   epiglottis.
B)   larynx.
C)   pharynx.
D)   trachea.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Structures in the body that produce hormones are:

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A)   endocrine glands.
B)   corpus luteums.
C)   seminal vesicles.
D)   fallopian tubes.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C) A

Question 10

Compare the psychosocial outcomes for early-maturing and late-maturing girls.

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Question 11

Melatonin is:

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A)   a skin pigment that increases during adolescence.
B)   a type of hormone that suppressed the desire to eat.
C)   a type of sweat gland found in almost all skin surfaces.
D)   a hormone that helps with sleep.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Sertoli cells in the testes produce:

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A)   testosterone.
B)   progesterone.
C)   inhibin.
D)   FSH.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Serena has a medium,muscular body that helps her excel at tennis.What is her body type?

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A)   Ectomorph
B)   Endomorph
C)   Mesomorph
D)   PolymorphE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 14

The caloric requirement for boys may increase by ________ percent from ages 10 to 19.

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A)   25
B)   50
C)   75
D)   90E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a typical nutritional deficiency in adolescents?

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A)   Calcium
B)   Carbohydrates
C)   Iron
D)   Vitamin AE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Spermatogenesis takes place in the:

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A)   adrenals.
B)   hypothalamus.
C)   prostate.
D)   testes.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is produced by the hypothalamus?

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A)   Follicle-stimulating hormone
B)   Human growth hormone
C)   Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
D)   ProgesteroneE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Seminal fluid:

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A)   is secreted by the seminal vesicles and the prostate gland.
B)   serves as a vehicle to transport sperm out of the testes into the vas deferens.
C)   is secreted by the urethra.
D)   all of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following glands produce oil for the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Apocrine
B)   Lipidizer
C)   Merocrine
D)   SebaceousE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

All of the following are primary male sex organs EXCEPT:

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A)   Bartholin's glands.
B)   prostate glands.
C)   scrotum.
D)   testes.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

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Richard is surprised during puberty that his breasts are enlarging.This temporary physical phenomenon is termed:

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List and explain five reasons for the inadequate diets of many adolescents,and describe the role that nutritional education plays in improving this situation.

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Discuss the sleep habits of adolescents compared to younger children,and what role melatonin might play in adolescent sleep and subsequent school performance?

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Which of the statements about the menstrual cycle is TRUE?

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A short,heavy body build is a(n) :

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The adolescent boy's voice becomes lower because of rapid growth of the:

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Structures in the body that produce hormones are:

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Compare the psychosocial outcomes for early-maturing and late-maturing girls.

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Melatonin is:

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Sertoli cells in the testes produce:

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Serena has a medium,muscular body that helps her excel at tennis.What is her body type?

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The caloric requirement for boys may increase by ________ percent from ages 10 to 19.

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Which of the following is NOT a typical nutritional deficiency in adolescents?

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Which of the following is produced by the hypothalamus?

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Seminal fluid:

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