With Regard to Physical Growth During Middle Childhood

question 24

Multiple Choice

With regard to physical growth during middle childhood,

• A) boys gain more weight each year than girls.
• B) girls gain more weight each year than boys.
• C) both boys and girls gain about the same amount of weight each year.
• D) boys and girls gain about the same until the prepubescent growth spurt.

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