The Maximum Annual Rate of Growth in Height During the Adolescent

question 29

Multiple Choice

The maximum annual rate of growth in height during the adolescent growth spurt is called:

• A) Maximum height velocity
• B) Annual height velocity
• C) Peak height velocity
• D) Growth spurt velocity
• E) None of these is correct.

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