Topic Test#13 (Pass with a 92%) – Flashcards

Everyone experiences a period of __________ during puberty. A. little change B. emotional and mental stability C. reduced height and weight D. rapid change Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The human reproductive system is ultimately designed to _________. A. keep the body disease free B. create growth hormones C. create new life D. absorb nutrients Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Gene therapy is a commonly used process whereby normal genes are injected to replace abnormal genes. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The __________ and __________ are the glands that stimulate reproductive cycles. A. testes . . . thyroid B. testes . . . ovaries C. ovaries . . . thyroid D. ovaries . . . thymus Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Hormones are chemicals secreted and regulated by the endocrine system. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

As teens move through adolescence, surrounding adults usually have higher expectations of them. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

To stay abstinent, one should __________. A. practice refusal skills B. practice avoidance techniques C. set limits and stick to them D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Prenatal care is not necessary until the first trimester has ended. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The normal function of a gene is to __________. A. encode a protein B. prevent illness C. mutate into other cells D. determine personality Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following contraceptives has a failure rate of 28 percent? A. tubal ligation B. spermicide C. male condom D. oral contraceptives Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Sickle cell anemia is most common in people of Northern European descent. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

With the onset of puberty, boys and girls are apt to experience all of the following EXCEPT: A. changes in muscle strength B. facial acne C. fewer growth spurts D. body odor Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is NOT a hormone method of birth control? A. birth control patch B. vaginal ring C. sponge D. IUD Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Adolescence is the time between birth and the onset of puberty. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is acceptable to use or take during pregnancy? A. tobacco B. alcohol C. medication unapproved by a doctor D. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which is NOT a process in the second trimester? A. The baby uses all five senses. B. Hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes develop. C. Finger and toenails grow. D. The baby has a regular sleep cycle. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Cystic fibrosis is a disease that __________. A. causes all those infected to live only into their teen years B. makes it difficult to breathe C. can be cured with proper medication D. occurs most frequently in people of Asian descent Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements BEST describes DNA? A. DNA are the same as genes. B. All living things contain DNA. C. There are three bases that compose DNA. D. Billions of people in the world have the same genetic code. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following are types of hereditary disorders? A. single-gene and chromosomal B. complex and duplex C. single-gene and duplex D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A woman's menstrual cycle typically lasts about 28 days. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Very few teens become infected with STIs. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Fertilized eggs mature into a baby within the cervix. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.