Reaching the age of adolescence medium

Reaching the Age of Adolescence Quiz

1. Adolescence is the period of life between:

a) Childhood and adulthood b) Birth and death c) Infancy and childhood d) Old age

2. The stage of adolescence in boys is marked by:

a) Increased height b) Rapid weight gain c) Development of breasts d) Sudden voice change

3. Which hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characters in females?

a) Insulin b) Testosterone c) Progesterone d) Estrogen

4. The primary sex organs in males are:

a) Ovaries b) Uterus c) Testes d) Fallopian tubes

5. The development of breasts in females is an example of:

a) Primary sexual character b) Secondary sexual character c) Tertiary sexual character d) Quaternary sexual character

6. Emotional changes during adolescence are often characterized by:

a) Stable emotions b) Decreased sensitivity c) Emotional turmoil d) Absence of mood swings

7. The secretion of sex hormones is controlled by which part of the brain?

a) Medulla oblongata b) Hypothalamus c) Cerebellum d) Thalamus

8. The approximate age at which adolescence begins is:

a) 5 years b) 10 years c) 15 years d) 20 years

9. Adolescence is marked by rapid growth and development of:

a) Only physical characteristics b) Only emotional characteristics c) Both physical and emotional characteristics d) Neither physical nor emotional characteristics

10. Adolescents are often influenced by:

a) Parents b) Friends c) Teachers d) Television