Which of the following statements about adolescents and physical illnesses is accurate?
a. Physical illnesses decline in adolescents.
b. Adolescents have increased upper respiratory infections.
c. Adolescents have an average of one acute illness per month.
d. Physical illnesses increase in adolescents because of a compromised immune system resulting from rapid physical growth.
ANS: A
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