Adolescence

Question 1

The age of adolescence encompasses

a. 11-20
b. 13-21
c. 10-18
d. 10-19

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The following statements are true for puberty except:

a. Strrenght spurt and height spurt in males is a late event
b. Puberty occurs earlier in girls than in boys
c. Menarche occurs 2 years prior to thelarche
d. Erythrocyte mass also increases more in males than in females

Answer 2

C

Question 3

During brain maturation at adolescence:

a. The brain development develops from occipital to frontal lability
b. There is pruning with loss of white matter
c. The emotional outbursts and mood manifested by adolescents may be explained by late development of the frontal area
d. Clumsiness suggests lack of cerebellar coordination.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

This is an expected occurrence in puberty

a. Boys physically and cognitively develop earlier than girls
b. The appearance of acne and develop earlier than girls
c. Anovulatory cycles after menarche is common up to 3 years
d. Gynecomastia is seen in 40-65% of boys between SMR 1-2

Answer 4

C

Question 5

The first sign of puberty in males

a. Change in voice
b. Increase in testicular size
c. Height spurt
d. Weight spurt

Answer 5

B

Question 6

Characteristics of an early adolescent

a. peak of parental conflict
b. idealistic vocational goals
c. intimate relationships
d. peak of risk taking behaviors

Answer 6

B

Question 7

Hormones which contribute to the greatest change during puberty

a. Thyroid
b. Sex hormones
c. Insulin
d. A and C

Answer 7

B

Question 8

Boy spends his time making himself attractive, peer relations, risky behavior

a. early adolescence
b. middle adolescence
c. late adolescence
d. early adulthood

Answer 8

B

Question 9

Hormone responsible for pubic hair formation and distribution of hair to different body parts

a. testosterone
b. estrogen
c. adrenal androgens
d. FSH

Answer 9

C

Question 10

The following are patterns of normal development EXCEPT:

a. Gynecomastia in pubertal male
b. 18 year old girl with irregular menstruation also had her menarche at age 12
c. Menarche occurred after growth spurt
d. Menarche at SMR stage 3

Answer 10

B

Question 11

Which of the following statements is TURE?

A. Peak height velocity occurs about 18-24
months earlier in females than the males

B. Peak height velocity occurs about 18-24
months earlier in males than the females

C. The first sign of puberty in females is menarche

D. The first sign of puberty in males is thelarche

Answer 11

A