During adolescence, estrogen causes which of the following changes in the female?
a. epiphyseal maturation, which in turn inhibits long bone growth
b. the greatest widening of the hips she will experience in her lifetime
c. the greatest peaking of sexual interest in preparation for sexual life
d. nesting instinct, with a desire to find a life mate and have a family
A
Estrogen promotes epiphyseal maturation, which in turn inhibits long bone growth. Estrogen is not associated with the widening of the hips, a peak of sexual interest, or a nesting instinct.
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A Correct. Estrogen promotes epiphyseal maturation, which in turn inhibits long bone growth.
B Incorrect. Estrogen is not associated with the widening of the hips.
C Incorrect. Estrogen is not associated with a peak of sexual interest.
D Incorrect. Estrogen is not associated with a nesting instinct.
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