What Is the Relationship Between the Timing of the Growth

question 188

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between the timing of the growth spurt and height at maturity?

• A) Children who spurt early tend to be long-legged.
• B) Children who spurt late tend to be short-legged.
• C) Children with stable growth patterns during early and middle childhood will abruptly experience growth spurt in adolescence.
• D) Those who spurt early tend to end up taller at maturity.

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