Which of the Following Statements About Body Growth in Adolescence

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about body growth in adolescence is true?

• A) The first outward sign of puberty is menarche for girls and spermarche for boys.
• B) On average, the growth spurt is underway in North America around age 8 for girls and age 10 for boys.
• C) In early adolescence, the typical girl is shorter and lighter than the typical boy.
• D) Growth in body size is complete for most girls by age 16 and for boys by age 17½.

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