Bill Does Not Begin Puberty Until He Is 16

question 43

Multiple Choice

Bill does not begin puberty until he is 16.What effect would you predict this will have on his stature?

• A) Bill will probably be taller than if he had started puberty earlier.
• B) Bill will probably be shorter than if he had started puberty earlier.
• C) Bill will probably be a dwarf.
• D) Bill will have bones that are denser than normal.
• E) The late onset of puberty will have no effect on Bill's stature.

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