Puberty, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation Answers

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Use the drop-down menus to complete the paragraph about adolescent development and sexual maturity.

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is when adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of . During this time, physical and emotional changes occur and are influenced by the system, which releases hormones into the bloodstream.:Puberty
is when adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of . During this time, physical and emotional changes occur and are influenced by the system, which releases hormones into the bloodstream.:reproduction
is when adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of . During this time, physical and emotional changes occur and are influenced by the system, which releases hormones into the bloodstream.:endocrine
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Which statements describe the endocrine system? Check all that apply.It helps regulate mood.It helps regulate social skills.It consists only of glands located in the head.It helps regulate reproductive processes.It helps regulate growth and development.It secretes hormones into the bloodstream.

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It helps regulate mood.
B
It helps regulate social skills.
C
It consists only of glands located in the head.
D
It helps regulate reproductive processes.
E
It helps regulate growth and development.
F
It secretes hormones into the bloodstream.
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Which gender does Julie best identify with?

A
cisgender
B
intersex
C
transgender
D
asexual
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What can people do to create a sense of acceptance for the LGBTQ community? Check all that apply.welcome someone into their group of friendsstand up against bullyinguse appropriate language and terminologyremain neutral when others make inappropriate commentsstart or join a gay-straight alliance

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welcome someone into their group of friends
B
stand up against bullying
C
use appropriate language and terminology
D
remain neutral when others make inappropriate comments
E
start or join a gay-straight alliance
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Which actions would be compassionate responses to Stephanie’s situation? Check all that apply.ignoring Stephanie to avoid adding to her stress and discomfortinviting Stephanie to hang out with you and your friends at lunchattending one of Stephanie’s gamesremaining neutral when others tease Stephaniecomplimenting Stephanie on her style

A
ignoring Stephanie to avoid adding to her stress and discomfort
B
inviting Stephanie to hang out with you and your friends at lunch
C
attending one of Stephanie’s games
D
remaining neutral when others tease Stephanie
E
complimenting Stephanie on her style
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Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the passage?A person who identifies as transgender is either bisexual or homosexual.Everyone with gender-nonconforming behavior is transgender.A person with a gender-nonconforming appearance is bisexual.The definition of transgender encompasses many people and is constantly changing.

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A person who identifies as transgender is either bisexual or homosexual.
B
Everyone with gender-nonconforming behavior is transgender.
C
A person with a gender-nonconforming appearance is bisexual.
D
The definition of transgender encompasses many people and is constantly changing.
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According to this law, how can a school respond if a student bullies an LGBTQ peer? Check all that apply.

A
by requesting to expel the student
B
by suspending the student
C
by putting the student on probation
D
by sending the student to teen court
E
by assigning the student community service
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How might these common high school experiences affect the self-image of transgender and gender-nonconforming students? Check all that apply.

A
They might be more likely to miss or drop out of school.
B
They might be more likely to experience depression or attempt suicide.
C
They might be more likely to spend time with friends who identify as accepting or allies.
D
They might be more likely to change their gender identity.

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