When Comparing Physical Growth Patterns Between School-Aged Children and Adolescents,the

question 10

Multiple Choice

When comparing physical growth patterns between school-aged children and adolescents,the nurse notes that

• A) Physical growth usually slows during the adolescent period.
• B) Boys usually exceed girls in height and weight by the end of the school years.
• C) Secondary sex characteristics usually develop during the adolescent years.
• D) The distribution of muscle and fat remains constant during the adolescent years.