You see an obituary in the local newspaper for a 15-year-old. If you live in the United States, what would be the more likely cause of the individual's death?

Basal metabolic rate refers to the rate at which:

a) glucose is converted into fat. b) insulin is converted into protein. c) calories are burned when a person is at rest. d) proteins are digested to create calories.

Regarding puberty, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Most people reach reproductive maturity in their early teens. b. Most people reach social and intellectual maturity before they reach reproductive maturity. c. High rates of teenage pregnancy and drug abuse may be due to adolescents' mental and social skills being immature. d. Puberty is a biological event, not a social status.