The Normal Age Range During Which the Pubertal Sequence Starts

question 106

Multiple Choice

The normal age range during which the pubertal sequence starts for boys in the United States is between ____ and ____ years.

• A)9;13
• B)10;13½
• C)8: 14
• D)10: 12

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