What Is Extended Adolescence

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is extended adolescence?

• A) the period of time after high school during which young people prepare for a future in which they'll be "real" adults
• B) the period of time after college during which young women think about whether they should have a career or not
• C) the period of time during college during which young men want sex but don't feel mature enough actually to initiate sexual relationships
• D) a midlife crisis in which men and women return to an adolescent frame of mind

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Definitions:

Enzymes

Proteins that act as biological catalysts, speeding up reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process.

Small Intestine

A long, coiled section of the digestive system where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place.

Bloodstream

The network of veins, arteries, and capillaries through which blood circulates within the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues.

High Concentrations

Refers to a large amount of a particular substance within a specific area or volume.