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One benefit of abstinence is a reduced likelihood of acquiring what type of cancer?

A
liver
B
lung
C
cervical
D
lymphoma
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Which person is able to legally consent to sex?

A
a 11-year-old-boy who says no out loud
B
a 19-year-old boy who is sober
C
an 18-year-old girl who is high on drugs
D
a 12-year-old girl with her 19-year-old boyfriend
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Which statistic is consistent with the idea that parenting as a teen is more challenging than parenting later in life?

A
The risk of preeclampsia is twice as high in females over age 18.
B
It costs an average of $245,000 to raise a child to the age of 18.
C
Teen mothers have higher rates of depression than older mothers.
D
The percentage of married parents has decreased from 73 percent in 1960 to 46 percent today.
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An individual reads a pamphlet about reducing the risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI). How would the individual most likely apply what he or she read?

A
by using condoms consistently during sex
B
by avoiding prescreening for STIs
C
by proceeding with unprotected sex
D
by occasionally abstaining from sexual activity
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Teenagers who are sexually active are at greater risk of losing which benefit?

A
focus on future goals
B
likelihood of graduating
C
reproductive health
D
emotional relationships
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Which statement describes Down syndrome?

A
It is a chromosomal abnormality.
B
It causes individuals to be taller than average.
C
It can be passed to other siblings.
D
It is preventable by exercise and a healthy diet.
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Which is a common emotional change that occurs during puberty?

A
increase in self-esteem
B
increase in aggression
C
onset of menstruation
D
onset of semen production
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Which sexually transmitted infection (STI) can be successfully treated with antibiotics?

A
human papilloma virus (HPV)
B
syphilis
C
hepatitis C
D
genital herpes
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How does the endocrine system regulate body functions?

A
It releases enzymes into the blood.
B
It releases hormones into the blood.
C
It releases glands into specific organs.
D
It releases chemicals into specific organs.
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Which is the correct order of events that occur during conception?

A
ovulation, implantation, fertilization, zygote formation
B
ovulation, fertilization, zygote formation, implantation
C
fertilization, ovulation, implantation, zygote formation
D
fertilization, zygote formation, implantation, ovulation
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Which is a trusted resource for determining the right contraceptive to use?

A
a doctor or pharmacist
B
a neighborhood social media page
C
a sibling who uses contraceptives
D
a peer who is sexually active
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Which resources provide reliable information, counseling, or testing related to sexual health and behavior? Select three options.

A
friends
B
family physician
C
Woman’s health organizations
D
popular teen social media sites
E
US Department of Health and Human Services website
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This chart shows the poverty rate for families with single parents and those with married parents.

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A
They are more likely to afford college without student loans.
B
They are less likely to rely on reduced-cost school lunches.
C
They are more likely to live in middle-class neighborhoods.
D
They are less likely to have money for extracurricular activities.
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Who is able to give legal consent to sex?

A
a 12-year-old
B
a 19-year-old who is sober
C
a 17-year-old who does not say no
D
a 13-year-old who is dating a 20-year-old
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The image shows part of an article from the website of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). How can this source best be used?

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A
to support myths about chlamydia
B
to challenge reliable information about chlamydia
C
to confirm information found in a news article
D
to locate non-health, promotional sites about chlamydia
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Which social effect might an individual experience following a diagnosis with a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

A
feeling a social stigma is attached to them
B
bonding more with older people
C
having a loss of appetite
D
refusing to accept the medical outcome
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Which type of contraception is a barrier method of birth control?

A
intrauterine device
B
sponge
C
injection
D
patch
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Which organ develops and is fully functional in the first trimester?

A
heart
B
brain
C
liver
D
lungs
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After a person is treated for a sexually transmitted infection (STI), what should be the next step?

A
Hide the treatment from sexual partners.
B
Go to the doctor for regular checkups.
C
Continue taking the medication.
D
Have unprotected sex only on rare occasions.
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Which source provides the most reliable information about testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

A
a popular blog
B
a trusted friend
C
the health department
D
an online support group

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