For Boys, Testosterone Is Responsible for All These Developmental Changes

question 117

Multiple Choice

For boys, testosterone is responsible for all these developmental changes of sexual maturation EXCEPT

• A)growth of the beard.
• B)deepening of the voice.
• C)tendency to perform risky actions.
• D)extension (lengthening) of the backbone.

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Definitions:

Auricular Surface

a specific part of the ilium in the pelvic bone that connects with the sacrum to form the sacroiliac joint.

Female Pelves

The bony structure of the lower abdomen in females, distinguished by its broader, shallower shape compared to males for childbirth.

Pelvic Outlet

The inferior opening of the pelvis, bordered by the coccyx, ischial tuberosities, and the inferior pubic symphysis, important in childbirth.

Iliac Crest

The curved upper border of the ilium, the largest bone of the pelvis, serving as an attachment point for abdominal and thigh muscles.