Regarding Puberty, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 133

Multiple Choice

Regarding puberty, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Girls enter puberty today at a much earlier age than in previous generations.
• B)On average, puberty lasts about three to four years.
• C)On average, African American girls begin showing signs of puberty earlier than European American girls.
• D)On average, girls begin puberty before boys.
• E)Puberty begins with appearance of primary sex characteristics.

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