Which of the Following Statements About Changes in Skeletal Structure

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about changes in skeletal structure during puberty is true?

• A) One marker that indicates the termination in growth in height is epiphysis.
• B) Bones become more porous and more likely to break.
• C) Nearly half an individual's adult height is gained during puberty.
• D) Growth begins with the torso and shoulders, proceeds to the arms and legs, then to the extremities.

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