Which of the Following Marks the Onset of the Adolescent

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following marks the onset of the adolescent growth spurt?

• A) an increase in height
• B) a decrease in weight relative to height
• C) an increase in both height and weight
• D) a decrease in weight

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