The Growth Spurt

question 107

Multiple Choice

The growth spurt:

• A) is the first sign of puberty in both sexes.
• B) tends to begin at a younger age for girls.
• C) generally begins at a younger age for boys.
• D) involves the long bones but not the genital area for either sex.

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Definitions:

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