Early Maturation Can Be Advantageous for Boys, but It Is

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True/False

Early maturation can be advantageous for boys, but it is also associated with risks, such as being more prone to feelings of depression, problems in school, and engaging in drug or alcohol use.

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Definitions:

Expiratory Pressure

The pressure in the lungs during the phase of breathing out, often relevant in respiratory care and ventilator settings.

Huff Coughing

A technique to clear mucus from the lungs by taking a deep breath and forcefully exhaling in a series of "huff" sounds.

Spinal Anesthesia

A type of regional anesthesia involving the injection of a local anesthetic into the cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the spinal cord, blocking sensation from the lower body.

Spinal Headaches

Headaches that occur from a leakage of cerebrospinal fluid, often after a lumbar puncture procedure.