Compared to Teens Who Begin Having Sexual Intercourse When They

question 55

Multiple Choice

Compared to teens who begin having sexual intercourse when they are older, teens who experience intercourse at an early age:

• A) are more likely to be involved with a same-age rather than an older partner.
• B) are more likely to be of a lower socioeconomic status.
• C) tend to have lower rates of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and fewer lifetime sexual partners.
• D) are at increased risk for a variety of adverse health outcomes including substance abuse, depression, childbearing, and criminal convictions.

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Definitions:

Telophase II

A stage in meiosis II, the second division of meiosis, where the chromosomes arrive at opposite poles, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around them, leading to the formation of four daughter cells.

Meiosis

A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of four genetically unique gametes.

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A segment or section of a larger diagram or illustration, often used in scientific publications to display detailed information or results.

Metaphase II

A phase of meiosis II in which the chromosomes align at the equatorial plate of the cell before being separated into two daughter cells.