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1. The biological changes associated with adolescence are stimulated primarily by:
a. the peripheral nervous system.
b. the thalamus.
c. increased secretion of estrogen and progesterone.
d. the pituitary gland.
 
2. What is a lateral curvature of the spine called?
a. Lordosis
b. Kyphosis
c. Scoliosis
d. Kyphoscoliosis
 
3. How is scoliosis identified?
a. Bowed or hunched-over position of head and shoulders
b. Unevenly aligned hips and shoulders
c. A swayback posture
d. One arm and leg shorter than the other
 
4. What are common local signs of osteomyelitis?
a. Joint swelling, limited movement
b. Deformity of a limb, pain at rest
c. Fever, leukocytosis, and malaise
d. A red, swollen area, pain increasing with movement
 
5. Which of the following comprise typical early signs of Still’s disease, a form of juvenile
rheumatoid arthritis?
1. Presence of rheumatoid factor in the blood
2. High fever and skin rash
3. Swollen painful knees, wrists, and elbows
4. Deformity of the hands and feet
a. 1, 3
b. 1, 4
c. 2, 3
d. 2, 4
 
6. Which of the following might fluid and electrolyte deficits cause in a patient with anorexia nervosa?
a. Cardiac arrhythmias
b. Weight loss
c. Dental caries and esophagitis
d. Amenorrhea
 
7. Bulimia nervosa is characterized by:
a. a refusal to eat.
b. extreme weight loss.
c. alternating binge eating and purging.
d. chronic diarrhea.
 
8. Acne vulgaris can best be described as an infection involving the:
a. sweat glands of the upper body.
b. dermis and epidermis of the skin.
c. apocrine glands.
d. sebaceous glands and hair follicles.
 
9. Infectious mononucleosis can be diagnosed by the presence of:
a. sore throat, fever, and lymphadenopathy.
b. abnormal lymphocytes and positive antibody test.
c. the causative bacteria in the saliva.
d. extreme fatigue and malaise.
 

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