Chapter 21: Adolescent

Chapter 21: Adolescent

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A female disorder in which only one X chromosome is present instead of two is known as:

ANS:   C

A female disorder in which only one X chromosome is present instead of two is known as Turner syndrome.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    549

2. A disorder where males have an extra chromosome and typically are tall and initially thin, and do not develop secondary sex characteristics is known as:

ANS:   D

A disorder where males have an extra chromosome and typically are tall and initially thin, and do not develop secondary sex characteristics is known as Klinefelter syndrome.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    549

3. Which stage of male genital development is characterized by initial enlargement of the penis, mainly in length along with further growth of the testes and scrotum?

ANS:   C

In stage 3, male genital development is characterized by initial enlargement of the penis, mainly in length along with further growth of the testes and scrotum.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    546 (Table 21-1)

4. Which stage of female breast development is characterized by enlargement of the areolar diameter along with a small area of elevation around the papillae?

ANS:   B

In stage 2, female breast development is characterized by enlargement of the areolar diameter along with a small area of elevation around the papillae.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF:    546 (Table 21-1)