Which of the Following Statements Is True of Growth Patterns

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of growth patterns in girls?

• A) Girls reach about half their adult height by the age of 10 months.
• B) Girls reach about half their adult height by the age of 18 months.
• C) Girls reach about one-fourth their adult height by three years of age.
• D) Girls reach about one-tenth their adult height by six years of age.

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