Early Maturation in Girls Is Linked to Which of the Following

question 109

Multiple Choice

Early maturation in girls is linked to which of the following?

• A) problem behaviors such as smoking, drinking, and having an eating disorder
• B) wreckless driving
• C) overdependence on parents
• D) low academic achievement

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Definitions:

Triglycerides

A type of fat (lipid) found in your blood, used by the body for energy, and an indicator of metabolic health.

Carbohydrate-digesting Enzyme

An enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of carbohydrates into simpler sugars, facilitating digestion and energy extraction.

Amylase

An enzyme, found chiefly in saliva and pancreatic fluid, that converts starch and glycogen into simple sugars.

Elastase

An enzyme that breaks down elastin, an important protein in connective tissue which provides elasticity.