Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Boys go through growth spurts earlier than girls do.
• B) Both boys and girls who are shorter than their peers before puberty will surpass their peers during the adolescent growth spurt.
• C) Girls are just as tall as and weigh more than boys before puberty.
• D) After puberty,girls will be shorter but heavier than boys will be.

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