If Paige Is Like the Average American Girl, She Will

question 192

Multiple Choice

If Paige is like the average American girl, she will have her first period at about what age?

• A)9 to 10
• B)10 to 11
• C)11 to 12
• D)12 to 13
• E)13 to 14

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Definitions:

Angina Pectoris

A disorder involving a restricted blood supply to the myocardium, which results in chest pain and restricted breathing.

Diastolic Pressure

The lower number in a blood pressure reading, representing the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting between beats.

Systolic Pressure

The pressure exerted on the arteries when the heart beats, representing the maximum arterial pressure during contraction of the left ventricle of the heart.

Oxygen Deprivation

A condition resulting from an insufficient supply of oxygen to the body that can cause severe health effects.