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Which of the following is TRUE with regard to the pituitary gland?


A) It is one of the gonads, like testes in males and ovaries in females.
B) It is located above the kidneys.
C) It is an important endocrine gland that controls growth and regulates other glands.
D) Its functions are restricted to sexual changes in puberty and it does not regulate growth.

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Briefly explain contextual and cognitive factors related to sexual risk taking in adolescence.

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Two contextu...

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Which of the following is NOT an aspect associated with a strong relationship between a caring adult and a teenager?


A) The teen feels respected.
B) The teen feels he or she matters to the adult.
C) The adult is paid to spend time with the teen.
D) The adult is a resource in the life of the teen.

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Which of the following is a cognitive factor related to sexual risk-taking behavior?


A) lower parental monitoring
B) higher levels of proximity to sexually active peers and siblings
C) lower levels of maternal communication relating to sex
D) low levels of self-regulation

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Explain the role of parents and peers in preventing adolescent drug abuse.

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The socioemotional changes associated with adolescence involve


A) an increased sense of dependence on parents and family.
B) increased mood swings.
C) decreased intimacy in friendships and romantic relationships.
D) reduced conflict and a greater sense of agreement and understanding with parents.

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The endocrine system's role in puberty involves the interaction of the


A) thymus, the pineal gland, and the corpus callosum.
B) hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, and the gonads.
C) pons, the pineal gland, and the pancreatic system.
D) reticular formation and the ductal glands.

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________ is an eating disorder that involves the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation.


A) Binge-eating disorder
B) Anorexia nervosa
C) Orthorexia nervosa
D) Trichotillomania

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The ________ is the seat of emotions in the limbic system and matures earlier than the prefrontal cortex.


A) pons
B) cerebellum
C) amygdala
D) corpus callosum

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Alice was the youngest of three children raised by an authoritarian father. Alice's mother left them when she was 10 and Alice had managed to function well despite coming from a broken home. When she was 16, her boyfriend of 3 years ended their relationship abruptly. Alice grew convinced that he had left her because she was not appealing enough, and she began to diet extensively. Her school performance dropped, she grew uncomfortable around friends, and she became painfully thin. Mealtimes at Alice's home were not fixed, and her siblings and father often ate outside and failed to notice that she would hardly eat throughout the day. From the information provided in the scenario, we can say that Alice


A) smokes and drinks excessively.
B) often takes high doses of prescription drugs.
C) is suffering from anorexia nervosa.
D) is overweight and at high risk for many lifestyle diseases.

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Which combination of dietary changes and regular exercise was used in a three-month experimental study that demonstrated a capacity to reduce abdominal fat and insulin sensitivity in adolescent boys?


A) aerobic exercise and resistance exercise without caloric restriction
B) aerobic exercise and strength training with caloric restriction
C) resistance exercise and strength training without caloric restriction
D) aerobic exercise and resistance exercise with caloric restriction

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________ are powerful chemical substances secreted by the endocrine glands that travel through the bloodstream and play a crucial role in bringing about pubertal changes.


A) Enzymes
B) Hormones
C) Neurotransmitters
D) Serums

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Late-maturing boys are more likely to have a ________ when compared to early-maturing boys.


A) greater advantage in dating relationships in the adolescent period
B) shorter time frame during which they must explore life's options
C) greater tendency to focus on physical status over career development
D) stronger sense of identity by the time they are in their thirties

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The transition from adolescence to adulthood has recently been referred to as


A) precocious adolescence.
B) emerging adulthood.
C) precocious puberty.
D) young adulthood.

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Define puberty.

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Puberty is a brain-neuroendocrine proces...

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Explain the pattern of the pubertal growth spurt in boys and girls.

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Marked weight gains coincide with the on...

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________ refers to a girl's first menstruation.


A) Adrenarche
B) Menarche
C) Menopause
D) Gonadarche

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What are the leading causes of death in adolescence?

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The three leading causes of death in ado...

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Which of the following pubertal changes in girls would typically occur latest?


A) menarche
B) breast enlargement
C) height spurt
D) growth of pubic hair

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Which of the following STIs is a viral infection?


A) gonorrhea
B) chlamydia
C) syphilis
D) genital warts

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