Cox and Demmitt Believe That Many Young Girls Want to Have

question 70

Multiple Choice

Cox and Demmitt believe that many young girls want to have children because it gives them:

• A) a new sense of freedom.
• B) an opportunity to get married.
• C) a reason to work.
• D) an identity.

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Definitions:

Sexually Attracted

Feeling drawn or having a sexual interest in another person or persons.

Leptin

A hormone produced by adipose (fat) cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger, thereby influencing body weight.

Fat Cells

Fat cells, or adipocytes, are cells in the body that store fat and play crucial roles in energy storage, insulation, and regulation of body temperature.

Hormone

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the endocrine system, influencing various physiological processes throughout the body.