Chapter 21 Adolescent

Chapter 21  Adolescent

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A female disorder in which only one X chromosome is present instead of two is known as:
a.
Gynecomastia
b.
Menstruation
c.
Turner syndrome
d.
Klinefelter syndrome

ANS: C
A female disorder in which only one X chromosome is present instead of two is known as Turner syndrome.

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2. A disorder where males have an extra chromosome and typically are tall and initially thin, and do not develop secondary sex characteristics is known as:
a.
Gynecomastia
b.
Menstruation
c.
Turner syndrome
d.
Klinefelter syndrome

ANS: D
A disorder where males have an extra chromosome and typically are tall and initially thin, and do not develop secondary sex characteristics is known as Klinefelter syndrome.

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3. Which stage of male genital development is characterized by initial enlargement of the penis, mainly in length along with further growth of the testes and scrotum?
a.
1
b.
2
c.
3
d.
4

ANS: C
In stage 3, male genital development is characterized by initial enlargement of the penis, mainly in length along with further growth of the testes and scrotum.
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4. Which stage of female breast development is characterized by enlargement of the areolar diameter along with a small area of elevation around the papillae?
a.
1
b.
2
c.
3
d.
4

ANS: B
In stage 2, female breast development is characterized by enlargement of the areolar diameter along with a small area of elevation around the papillae.

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5. What percentage of adolescent females suffer from an eating disorder in the United States?
a.
5%
b.
10%
c.
15%
d.
20%

ANS: B
10% of adolescent females suffer from an eating disorder in the United States.

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