Adolescence Is the Same as the Developmental Period Known as Puberty

question 58

True/False

Adolescence is the same as the developmental period known as puberty.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis

A major part of the neuroendocrine system that controls reactions to stress and regulates body processes, including digestion, the immune system, mood and emotions, sexuality, and energy storage and expenditure.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model outlining the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of the stages alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Digestion

The process by which food is broken down in the gut into substances that can be absorbed and assimilated into the body.

Immune-System Responses

The reactions of the immune system to foreign substances, infections, or injuries to protect the body.