During Adolescence,boys Have an Increase in ________,Whereas Girls Have an Increase

question 7

Multiple Choice

During adolescence,boys have an increase in ________,whereas girls have an increase in ________.

• A) weight; height
• B) muscle cells; fat cells
• C) hypothalamus; hippocampus
• D) arm length; leg length

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Definitions:

Hair Follicle

A dynamic organ found in mammalian skin, which serves as the root of the hair shaft and is responsible for hair growth.

Integumentary System

The body system comprised of skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands, functioning in protection, temperature regulation, and sensation.

Thermoregulation

The process by which organisms maintain their internal body temperature within a physiological range despite external temperature changes.

Vitamin E Synthesis

The biochemical process by which organisms produce vitamin E.