1. One undesirable change that often occurs during adolescent growth spurt is a(n)

a. Dangerous enlargement in heart size
b. Change in eye shape, causing nearsightedness
c. Increased likelihood of asthma
d. Decrease in lung capacity

I have a college test due this week and I can't find half of the answers! Someone please help me!

This article goes along with my experiences.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nearsightedness/DS00528

Ms.Sue you are amazing! Thank you for your time and patience on helping me with those two questions! :)

You're very welcome. Two of my three children became near-sighted when they were around 12 or 13. :-)

When it comes to answering multiple-choice questions like this one, there are a few strategies you can use.

First, let's break down the question and identify the key points. The question asks about an "undesirable change" that often occurs during adolescent growth spurt. We need to identify the specific change.

Now let's look at the answer choices:
a. Dangerous enlargement in heart size
b. Change in eye shape, causing nearsightedness
c. Increased likelihood of asthma
d. Decrease in lung capacity

To determine the correct answer, let's consider each option.

Option a suggests a dangerous enlargement in heart size. However, during the adolescent growth spurt, the heart typically increases in size due to increased body mass, which is a normal occurrence. Therefore, option a is unlikely to be the correct answer.

Option b suggests a change in eye shape, causing nearsightedness. While changes in eye shape can occur during adolescence, nearsightedness is not a typical occurrence during the growth spurt. Therefore, option b is also unlikely to be the correct answer.

Option c suggests an increased likelihood of asthma. While it is true that respiratory conditions like asthma can develop or worsen during adolescence, it is not directly associated with the growth spurt. Therefore, option c is less likely to be the correct answer.

Option d suggests a decrease in lung capacity. This is a more plausible answer because during the growth spurt, the size of the lungs does not increase proportionally with the rest of the body, potentially leading to a temporary decrease in lung capacity. Therefore, option d is the most likely correct answer.

Now that we have analyzed each option, it is clear that option d, a decrease in lung capacity, is the most correct answer.