With Regard to Gender Differences in Skeletal Development

question 71

Multiple Choice

With regard to gender differences in skeletal development,

• A)boys and girls mature at the same rate.
• B)rate differences vary across cultures.
• C)boys mature faster than girls.
• D)girls mature faster than boys.

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