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Which changes occur in females during puberty?

A
Acne clears up.
B
The hips narrow.
C
Underarm hair grows.
D
Body hair thickens.
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Kris's boyfriend regularly pressures her to have sex. She wants to remain abstinent. Which is the best way for Kris to address this issue?

A
Break up with her boyfriend.
B
Stop going on group dates.
C
Avoid conversations about sex.
D
Agree to have sex after dating for a while longer.
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Julia and her boyfriend practice abstinence and experience its many benefits. Which benefit is good for their emotional health?

r
reduced risk of STIs and STDs
n
no chance of pregnancy
g
greater overall reproductive health
l
less stress about unwanted pregnancies
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Which factor is most likely to challenge someone's decision to remain abstinent?

A
physical and hormonal urges
B
avoiding alcohol and illegal substances
C
having friends who are not sexually active
6

Which best describes abstinence?

A
refusing to date romantically
B
avoiding certain kinds of sexual activity
C
dating people who are able to consent to sex
D
refusing to engage in all forms of sexual activity
7

Which is a possible consequence of becoming sexually active?

A
decreased risk of being sexual assaulted
B
increased risk of acquiring HIV
C
decreased chance of having an unplanned pregnancy
D
decreased incidence of having mental health issues
8

Which is a possible emotional consequence of engaging in sexual activity?

A
contracting AIDS or HIV
B
passing an STD to a partner
C
feeling bad about oneself
D
experiencing infertility
9

Which shows the correct pathway of hormones within the body?

b
bloodstream, target cells, glands
t
target cells, glands, bloodstream
g
glands, bloodstream, target cells
t
target cells, bloodstream, glands
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She is more likely to abuse alcohol and mild drugs.
S
She is more likely to have many sexual relationships later in life.
S
She is more likely to graduate from high school and college.
S
She is more likely to date older people.

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