As Compared to Earlier Times,physical Development During Middle Childhood Is

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Multiple Choice

As compared to earlier times,physical development during middle childhood is best described as ______.

• A) "bodies are stronger and immune systems are better developed"
• B) "bodies are much more susceptible to disease and illness"
• C) "bodies are much pudgier with a higher body mass index"
• D) "bodies are much weaker and immune systems are stressed and taxed"

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