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100 Cards in this Set
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adolescence is a time of what?
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-evaluation
-decision making -commitment -carving out a place in the world |
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adolescence is characterized by what?
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-time of transition
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what are the female ages of puberty?
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10 & 14
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puberty is characterized as what?
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a state of physical development
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what are the male ages of puberty?
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12 & 16
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what is spermatogenesis?
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production of spermatozoa
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what is menarche?
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1st menstrual cycle
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what is menstruation?
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onset of menses
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what is the beginning development of certain sex characteristics that precedes actual onset of physiologic puberty?
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pubarche
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adolescence begins with what?
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puberty
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how long does adolescence last?
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-8 to 10 years or longer after puberty
-until the person is physically and psychologically mature |
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what are the four subperiods of adolescence?
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-preadolescence
-early adolescence -middle adolescence -late adolescence |
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what is preadolescence?
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state of prepuberty
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what is the tendency to interpret interactions from the view of the respective generation?
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generational stake
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what stage begins with puberty and lasts for several years?
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early adolescence
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what are the years for early adolescence for females?
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8-10 to 12-14
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what are the years for early adolescence for males?
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9-12 to 14-16
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middle adolescence begins what when occurs?
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physical growth complete
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what are the years for middle adolescence for females?
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13 or 14 to 16
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what are the years for middle adolescence for males?
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14 or 16 to 18 or 20
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why is the generational stake difficult for parents?
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they want to show love and protect children
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why is the generational stake difficult for teens?
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parent domination, outmoded values, or lack of trust
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what are the years for late adolescence?
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18 to 22 or 25
(males may continue to grow in height until 22 or 25) |
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females begin adolescence how many years before men?
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2 years
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-remain adolescent-like
-do not grow up -some individuals remain immature until nearly 30 years |
adultoscence
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changes in physiological or physical structure, size, shape, and function
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growth
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continuous maturation in physical, mental/intellectual, emotional, social, moral/spiritual characteristics of the person
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development
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adolescent growth is characterized as what?
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-asymmetrical
-nose, lips, ears grow before head -weight likely gained prior to height |
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how is the principle of asynchronous growth displayed by the growth of the adolescent?
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-hands/feet first,
-leg/arms then, -chest/trunk |
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in adolescent growth, the skeletal system grows _____ than supporting muscles and _______ muscles grow faster than ______muscles.
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-faster
-large/small |
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how many inches per year does a female grow in adolescence?
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2 1/2 to 5 inches
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how many inches per year does a male grow in adolescence?
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3 to 6 inches
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how many lbs. per year does a female gain in adolescence?
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8 to 10 lbs.
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how many lbs. per year does a male gain in adolescence?
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12 to 14 lbs.
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females tend to gain what type of tissue in adolescence?
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fat tissue
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males tend to gain what types of tissue in adolescence?
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muscle tissue
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how long is the total process of the initial phase of females and males?
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females=3 yrs
males= 4 yrs |
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initial phase is characterized as...
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increase in height due first to lengthening of legs and then lengthening of trunk
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what are the years of a growth spurt for females?
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9 to 12 yrs
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menarche begins between what ages?
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9 to 15 yrs
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when does breast development begin and when is it complete?
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begin- 8 to 13
complete- 18 |
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what are the ages of a male growth spurt?
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10.5 to 16 yrs
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penile development is between what ages?
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11 to 14.5 yrs
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testicular development is between what ages?
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10 to 13.5 yrs
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when does pubic hair come in in males?
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12 to 16 yrs
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what is the physical growth of prepuberty-puberty in females?
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-increased height begins at age 9
-average of 3 ins./yr until menstruation |
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what is the physical growth of prepuberty-puberty in males?
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-increased height begins at age 11
-average of 4 ins/yr for 2-3 yrs |
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which sex hormone produces male-type characteristics?
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androgens
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which sex hormone produces feminine characteristics, involved in preparation of endometrium, and supports implantation and growth of fertilized egg?
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estrogens
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which sex hormone supports continued growth of fertilized endometrium?
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progesterones
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which sex hormone causes development of sexual organs, glandular tissue proliferates, development of breasts, uniting of epiphyses, and broadening of pelvis?
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estrogen
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which sex hormone is involved in the retention of Na, water, Ca, and phosphates?
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estrogen
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which sex hormone increases total body protein, which stimulates growth as well as fat deposits?
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estrogen
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which sex hormone promotes secretory changes in uterus and fallopian tubes, maintains pregnancy inhibiting ovulation, and decreases uterine contractions?
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progesterone
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which sex hormone promotes breast alveoli and breast development during pregnancy, catabolic effect on body proteins, and normal menses?
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progesterone
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which sex hormone enhances Na, Cl, and water reabsorption?
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progesterone
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what is the name of the phase of the menstrual cycle from days 1 to 4?
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menstrual phase
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what is the name of the phase of the menstrual cycle from days 5 to 12?
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postmenstrual/preovulatory phase
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what is the name of the phase of the menstrual cycle on day 13 or 14?
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ovulation
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what is the name of the phase of the menstrual cycle from days 15 to 20?
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secretory phase
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what is the name of the phase of the menstrual cycle from days 21 to 28?
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premenstrual/luteal phase
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what phase of the menstrual cycle includes:
-preparation of follicle and egg for next cycle, -endometrial prostaglandins simulated by progesterone, -upper layers of endometrium shed? |
menstrual phase
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what phase of the menstrual cycle includes:
-ovary and maturing follicle produce estrogen -egg develops within follicle -uterine lining thickens, and -increased cellular activity in breast ducts? |
postmenstrual/preovulatory phase
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what phase of the menstrual cycle includes:
-egg drawn into fallopian tube after egg is expelled from follicle, -fertilization can occur? |
ovulation
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which sex hormone stimulates the release of the egg?
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LH
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which phase of the menstrual cycle includes:
-egg moved by cilia into the uterus -follicle becomes corpus luteum, some estrogen released? |
secretory phase
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which hormones increase and decrease in the secretory phase?
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increase-> progesterone
decrease-> LH and FSH |
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which phase of the menstrual cycle includes:
-corpus luteum degenerates if implantation doesn't occur? |
premenstrual/luteal phase
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which hormones increase and decrease during the premenstrual/luteal phase?
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increase-> increase in GNRH causes increase in FSH
decrease-> progesterone |
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what does estrogen do in the premenstrual/luteal phase?
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levels decrease and then rise as new follicle develops
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which hormones increase and decrease in the menstrual phase?
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increase-> estrogen
decrease-> FSH and LH |
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which hormones increase in ovulation?
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LH and estrogen
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which hormone promotes sperm development?
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FSH
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which hormone stimulates the Leydig cells to secrete the androgen?
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LH
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what produces sperm continuously and secrete androgens?
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testes
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the male hormonal system has no ______ pattern.
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cyclical
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what is a major androgen?
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testosterone
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what hormone is a stimulus for decent testes, development of sexual characteristics, distribution of hair, and hypertrophy of hair?
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testosterone
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what are some growth changes in adolescence?
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-sebaceous, eccrine, and apocrine glands more responsive
-heart and lungs grow more slowly in proportion to body (fatigue) -blood volume increases |
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what are some physical characteristics of the GI tract?
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-all 32 teeth
-increased stomach capacity (1-1.5 quarts) |
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what are some physical characteristics of the urinary system?
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bladder capacity increses
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what is typical of hearing and vision of adolescents?
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vision-> myopia
hearing-> normal |
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nutritional needs peak at maximum growth year which is what for boys and girls?
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girls-> 10th and 12th yrs
boys-> 2 yrs later |
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protein helps maintain ______ and what percent of the daily intake should it compose?
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-positive nitrogen balance
~15% |
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are boys or girls more susceptible to Fe deficiency?
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girls
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due to the increased muscle and soft tissue growth, adolescents need what additional minerals?
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zinc and Fe
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why do adolescents need more fiber?
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to reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease and constipation
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Ca is needed for bone growth and teeth formation, what is the daily requirement?
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quart of milk/day
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what is the other main mineral in bone?
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phosphorous
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what is an example of cooperative play for adolescents?
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games
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what is an example of team play for adolescents?
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sports
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what is an example of construction play?
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hobbies, crafts of the arts
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why do adolescents fatigue?
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inadequate oxygen supply as heart and lungs do not enlarge rapidly enough at time of growth spurt
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what are two characteristics of rest and sleep of an adolescent?
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-bedtime variable
-large amounts of energy expended causes fatigue, requiring additional rest |
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how many hours of sleep does an adolescent need for good mental health?
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8 hrs
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how many hours of sleep does a child in early adolescence need?
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9 hrs
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teens are least ______ and most _____ in the early mornings.
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alert/stressed
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what are some safety risks of the adolescent?
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-cigarettes, alcohol, and drug experimentation
-sexual experimentation -careless driving-distraction -use of helmets -stranger-internet |
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adolescent immunizations are what kind of immunizations?
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catch up immunizations
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adolescents are ready to assume adult responsibilities and be self sufficient because of changes in....
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-intellect
-attitudes -interests |