Though Early Maturation Is Largely a Plus for Boys, There

question 85

Multiple Choice

Though early maturation is largely a plus for boys, there are downsides.Which of the following is a downside to early maturation in a boy?

• A)The boy is more likely to have difficulties in school.
• B)The boy is likely to have difficulties in athletic competition due to a lack of general coordination following rapid growth.
• C)The boy is likely to be less popular.
• D)The boy is likely to demonstrate early maturity in his nonverbal cognitive development.

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Definitions:

Ureter

A pair of muscular tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder in the urinary system.

Kidney

Organ of the vertebrate urinary system that filters and adjusts the composition of blood, and produces urine.

Urethra

A tube that connects the urinary bladder to the urinary orifice for the removal of fluids from the body.

Bladder

An organ that stores urine produced by the kidneys before it is excreted from the body.