Young Adulthood Is a Time in Which an Individual

question 15

Multiple Choice

Young adulthood is a time in which an individual:

• A) Earns most of his or her money, pays most of the taxes, and has most of the power in business.
• B) Settles down to a career, raises a family, and takes on new responsibilities.
• C) Experiences personal freedom, and enjoys maximum influence over others.
• D) Focuses on many adjustments that must be made to physiologic, psychologic, and social changes.

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Definitions:

Pia Mater

The delicate innermost layer of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Meninx

A layer of membrane covering the brain and spinal cord; refers to one of the meninges.

Periosteum

The periosteum is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating and controlling bodily functions and activities.