Which of the Following Statements Is True About Sex Differences

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about sex differences?

• A) More girls than boys are born with birth defects.
• B) More boys than girls are born mentally retarded.
• C) More girls than boys have learning disabilities.
• D) Fewer boys than girls die in infancy and childhood.

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