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Everyone experiences a period of __________ during puberty.

A
little change
B
emotional and mental stability
C
reduced height and weight
D
rapid change
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Which of these statements describes the role of information for genetic diseases?

A
It's nice to know about the diseases, but it doesn't affect the outcomes.
B
Information can help us to understand and manage genetic diseases.
C
Information is only important after the disease appears.
D
Information can be used to cure most genetic diseases.
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Which of the following statements about age of consent is NOT accurate?

A
It varies from state to state.
B
Violating it may result in a prison sentence.
C
Violating it may result in being tagged as a sex offender.
D
It is determined by the parents, not the government.
4

In general, which factor is NOT critical when pregnant?

A
getting regular prenatal checkups
B
avoiding tobacco
C
avoiding drugs and alcohol
D
weighing yourself daily
5

Who is at the greatest risk of contracting STIs?

A
a sexually active person at age 22
B
a sexually active person at age 16
C
a sexually active person at age 20
D
none of the above
6

Adolescence is a time of rapid physical and psychological change in the body.

A
T
B
F
7

Which statement is NOT true about physical exercise for pregnant women?

A
It relieves stress.
B
Pregnant women can work out as long and often as they want.
C
It helps build stamina for delivery.
D
It helps with postpartum depression after delivery.
8

Sexual awareness is usually not a significant issue during adolescence.

A
T
B
F
9

Adolescence causes physical changes to the body, but there are no significant mental or emotional changes.

A
T
B
F
10

Which of the following contraceptive methods do men NOT use?

A
IUD
B
vasectomy
C
withdrawal
D
condom
11

Abstinence is the only birth control method that has a zero percent failure rate for an unplanned pregnancy and 100 percent rate of protection against STIs. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
12

Which of the following is NOT a way in which the hormone method of birth control prevents pregnancy?

A
causes ovaries to release extra eggs
B
prevents ovaries from releasing eggs
C
thickens mucus
D
thins lining of uterus
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Heredity refers to the __________.

A
removal of DNA from the human body
B
formation of chromosomes from DNA
C
many types of female genes
D
passing of traits from parents to children
14

Puberty in boys only consists of physical changes.

A
T
B
F
15

What is the most effective method of birth control?

A
withdrawal
B
abstinence
C
diaphragm
D
IUD
16

Connections with friends can become more important than family relationships during adolescence.

A
T
B
F
17

Chromosomes are composed of DNA.

A
T
B
F
18

The first trimester is the most critical time for an embryo or fetus. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
19

Which of the following are the primary hormones in girls during puberty?

A
testosterone and estrogen
B
testosterone and progesterone
C
ingesterone and estrogen
D
estrogen and progesterone
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Boys and girls experience different changes to their bodies during adolescence.

A
T
B
F

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