Which of the Following Statements Is True of Growth Patterns

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of growth patterns in boys?​

• A) Boys reach about half of their adult height by two years of age.
• B) Boys reach about one-third of their adult height by five years of age.
• C) Boys reach about one-fourth of their adult height by four years of age.
• D) Boys reach about one-tenth of their adult height by three years of age.

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