Suzanne and Carlos Are the First Members of Their Class

question 87

Multiple Choice

Suzanne and Carlos are the first members of their class to begin the pubertal transition. Based on what you know about early-maturing adolescents, Suzanne and Carlos are more likely to

• A) become involved in illegal activities.
• B) be academically successful in school.
• C) be ostracized by their classmates.
• D) get along well with their parents.

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Definitions:

Flexion

The action of bending or the condition of being bent, especially of a joint or limb.

Condylar Joint

A type of synovial joint that allows movement but restricts rotation. It's found in places like the knee and elbow.

Metacarpophalangeal

Joints located at the base of the fingers, connecting the metacarpal bones of the hand to the proximal phalanges of the fingers.

Carpalmetacarpal

Refers to the joints formed between the carpal (wrist) bones and the metacarpal bones of the hand.