How Is the Adolescent Growth Spurt Related to Biological Sex

question 86

Multiple Choice

How is the adolescent growth spurt related to biological sex?

• A) Boys and girls begin their adolescent growth spurt around the same time, although boys spend a longer time within the growth spurt as most will be taller than girls.
• B) Girls begin their adolescent growth spurt later than boys, which supports the finding that boys usually end up taller than girls as a whole.
• C) Boys begin their adolescent growth spurt earlier, although the delay in growth for girls allows them to experience more prepubertal growth allowing them more cognitive affectation.
• D) Girls begin their adolescent growth spurt earlier, although the delay for boys allows them longer prepubertal growth leading them to be taller than girls in the end.

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Definitions:

Proprioception

Perception of the position and movement of the body, limbs, and head.

Perception

Subjective interpretation of sensations by the brain.

Inferior Olive

A structure in the brainstem involved in motor coordination and learning by sending signals to the cerebellum.

Cerebellum

A major structure of the hindbrain that plays an essential role in motor control, coordination, precision, and timing of movements.