When Considering the Effects of Early or Late Puberty on Adolescents

question 49

Multiple Choice

When considering the effects of early or late puberty on adolescents, which of the following is FALSE?

• A)Some early maturing boys may show more aggression and hostility than later-maturing boys.
• B)Early-maturing girls are more likely than late-maturing girls to develop eating disorders.
• C)Some early-maturing boys tend to have more confidence, feel more secure, and have more success with academics.
• D)Late-maturing girls have more unwanted pregnancies than early-maturing girls.

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Definitions:

Thermoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that detect changes in temperature, helping to maintain homeostasis.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less responsive to constant stimuli, allowing focus on changes in the environment.

Signal Transduction

The process by which a chemical or physical signal is transmitted through a cell as a series of molecular events, leading to a cellular response.

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled tubes in the inner ear that play a key role in maintaining balance and detecting head movement.