Question 1

The Human Genome Project recently revised its original estimate of the number of genes that human beings have.Recent analysis proposes that humans may have fewer than ________ protein-producing genes.

Accepted Answer

A)  20,000
B)  32,500
C)  40,500
D)  10,000

Question 2

The part of the brain involved in reasoning,decision making,and self-control is the

Accepted Answer

A)  amygdala.
B)  cerebellum.
C)  temporal lobe.
D)  prefrontal cortex.

Question 3

Ryan,age 17,has a tattoo of an eagle on his bicep.If he is like the majority of students with tattoos,Ryan is

Accepted Answer

A)  a rebellious young man.
B)  expressing his individuality.
C)  an only child.
D)  suffering from depression.

Question 4

Which of the following strategies has been proposed to help adolescents satisfy their need for risk taking without compromising their health?

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing restrictions on firearm sales
B)  increasing parental monitoring and supervision
C)  increasing the number of driving hours before licensing
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about adrenarche is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves changes in the thyroid gland.
B)  These hormonal changes occur between the ages of 6 and 9 in girls.
C)  This phenomenon is well researched and well understood.
D)  These changes begin earlier in boys than in girls.

Question 6

Three of the most noticeable signs of sexual maturation in boys are growth of facial hair,penis elongation,and

Accepted Answer

A)  increased shoulder width.
B)  first ejaculation.
C)  appearance of kinky pubic hair.
D)  testes development.

Question 7

Which of the following has research found to be positively related to promoting adolescents' health-enhancing behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  treating adolescents with respect
B)  presence of extended family in an adolescent's life
C)  regular participation in religious services
D)  having at least one sibling

Question 8

Twin studies have found that ________ twins are more alike than ________ twins.

Accepted Answer

A)  monozygotic; dizygotic
B)  dizygotic; monozygotic
C)  fraternal; identical
D)  paternal; maternal

Question 9

List in order the male and female pubertal changes.

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Researchers have found that male puberta...

Question 10

The main estrogen that plays an important role in female pubertal development is

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisol.
B)  estradiol.
C)  endorphin.
D)  melatonin.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about the effects of puberty is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  For some young adolescents,the path through puberty is stormy,but for most it is not.
B)  Biological changes are the dominant influences on adolescence.
C)  Cognitive and social changes shape adolescence.
D)  Grade level in school influences maturation.

Question 12

Research shows a relationship between ________ and the onset of puberty.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher body weight
B)  leptin
C)  percentage of body fat
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 13

Which of the following is a determinant of puberty?

Accepted Answer

A)  heredity
B)  hormones
C)  birth weight
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 14

Ben and Alex,ages 12 and 14,live with their biological parents,who are both violinists in the local orchestra.The boys are both very talented musicians in their middle-school band.This is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  passive genotype-environment correlation.
B)  evocative genotype-environment correlation.
C)  active genotype-environment correlation.
D)  niche-picking genotype-environment correlation.

Question 15

Ray,age 16,plays hockey in the winter and baseball in the spring and summer.Compared to his peers who do not play sports,Ray is more likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  sustain an injury.
B)  be self-centered.
C)  have poorer grades.
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 16

The term used to describe the very early onset and rapid progression of puberty is

Accepted Answer

A)  accelerated puberty.
B)  precocious puberty.
C)  premature puberty.
D)  fast-track puberty.

Question 17

DNA,the complex molecule that contains genetic information,is carried on

Accepted Answer

A)  cilia.
B)  chromosomes.
C)  mitochondria.
D)  mitosis segments.

Question 18

Stacy is 12 years old.Stacy is probably

Accepted Answer

A)  arguing with her teachers about homework.
B)  resisting parental rules.
C)  going through puberty.
D)  overweight or obese.

Question 19

Which of the following has not been proposed as a cause of adolescent's sleep debt?

Accepted Answer

A)  biological changes in the brain
B)  use of caffeinated beverages
C)  increased screen time
D)  social pressures

Question 20

Which of these adolescents is likely to exercise the MOST?

Accepted Answer

A)  Andrew,a 15-year-old white male living in the United States
B)  Karla,a 14-year-old girl living in Germany
C)  Maria,a 15-year-old girl living in the United States
D)  None of these choices are correct.

Exam 2: Puberty, health, and Biological Foundations

Which of the following has research found to be positively related to promoting adolescents' health-enhancing behavior?

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The term used to describe the very early onset and rapid progression of puberty is

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Research shows a relationship between ________ and the onset of puberty.

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Which of the following statements about the effects of puberty is NOT true?

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Which of the following strategies has been proposed to help adolescents satisfy their need for risk taking without compromising their health?

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Which of these adolescents is likely to exercise the MOST?

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Ryan,age 17,has a tattoo of an eagle on his bicep.If he is like the majority of students with tattoos,Ryan is

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List in order the male and female pubertal changes.

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Three of the most noticeable signs of sexual maturation in boys are growth of facial hair,penis elongation,and

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Ben and Alex,ages 12 and 14,live with their biological parents,who are both violinists in the local orchestra.The boys are both very talented musicians in their middle-school band.This is an example of a

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Which of the following is a determinant of puberty?

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Which of the following has not been proposed as a cause of adolescent's sleep debt?

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The main estrogen that plays an important role in female pubertal development is

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The part of the brain involved in reasoning,decision making,and self-control is the

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Ray,age 16,plays hockey in the winter and baseball in the spring and summer.Compared to his peers who do not play sports,Ray is more likely to

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Stacy is 12 years old.Stacy is probably

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DNA,the complex molecule that contains genetic information,is carried on

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Which of the following statements about adrenarche is TRUE?

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Twin studies have found that ________ twins are more alike than ________ twins.

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The Human Genome Project recently revised its original estimate of the number of genes that human beings have.Recent analysis proposes that humans may have fewer than ________ protein-producing genes.

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