In Regards to the Timing of the Onset of Puberty,which

question 81

Multiple Choice

In regards to the timing of the onset of puberty,which of the following is more at risk for a depressed mood,negative body image,eating disorders,substance use,delinquency,aggressive behavior,and school problems?

• A) a boy who experiences late-onset puberty
• B) a girl who experiences late-onset puberty
• C) a boy who experiences early-onset puberty
• D) a girl who experiences early-onset puberty

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Definitions:

Nuclei

Membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotic cells that contain the cell's genetic material.

Pollen Grain

A microscopic body that contains the male reproductive cells of plants; it is capable of fertilizing the female ovule.

Endosperm

The part of a seed that acts as a food store for the developing plant embryo, usually rich in starch or oil.

Developing Embryo

The early stage of growth and development in multicellular organisms, following fertilization and before birth or hatching.