Question

The following change does not occur during adolescence.

• A. increase in height
• B. mood changes
• C. decrease in height
• D. increases sweat gland secretion

Answer 1

The correct option is C

decrease in height

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The secondary sexual characteristics occurs during adolescence because of the hormonal changes that takes place.
2. Some of the characteristics include growth of facial hair and in private areas, increase in height, profuse sweating, change in height and voice, enlargement of chest in males and breasts in female etc.
3. Decrease in height does not occur during adolescence.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

Most prominent change that occurs in adolescents is the change in their heights. Growth hormone secretion and bone growth are much higher during this time.

Option B:

During adolescence, mood changes and emotions become stronger and more intense and occur more frequently.

Option D:

Increase in sweat gland secretion is because of the increase in various hormones during adolescence that makes the sweat glands produce more sweat.

Final answer: Decrease in height does not occur during adolescence.