Human development across the lifespan
ch. 5 Healthy & physical development
ch. 6 Perceptual development
Questions and Answers
1.
This gland regulates growth from birth through adolescence; triggers adolescent growth spurt; produces growth hormone.
A. 
Thyroid Gland
B. 
Adrenal Glands
C. 
Pituitary Gland
D. 
Testes
2.
This gland(s) are responsible for development of the male reproductive system during the prenatal period; directs male sexual development during adolescence and produces testosterone.
A. 
Testes
B. 
Ovaries
C. 
Adrenal Glands
D. 
Thyroid
3.
This gland(s) signals other endocrine glands to secrete their hormones by producing activating hormones.
A. 
Thyroid
B. 
Testes
C. 
Adrenal Glands
D. 
Pituitary Gland
4.
This gland(s) affects growth and development of the brain and helps regulate growth of the body during childhood as it produces Thyroxine.
A. 
Activating Gland
B. 
Thyroid Gland
C. 
Adrenal Gland
D. 
Pituitary Gland
5.
This gland(s) play a supportive role in the development of muscle and bones; contribute to sexual motivation; produces adrenal androgens.
A. 
Androgens
B. 
Thyroid Gland
C. 
Osteoporosis
D. 
Adrenal Glands
6.
This gland(s) produces estrogen and progesterone; responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle; esetrogen directs female sexual development during adolescence.
A. 
Thyroid
B. 
Ovaries
C. 
Testes
D. 
Pituitary Glands
7.
An inherited digestive problem in which gluten (the proteins found in all wheat products) triggers an immune response that damages the small intestine.
A. 
Immunodeficiency Virus
B. 
Huntington's Disease
C. 
Celiac Disease
D. 
Cystic Fibrosis
8.
Catch-up growth is the body's struggle to get back on the growth course it is genetically programmed to follow after a period of malnutritiion or illness.
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