Which of the Following Statements Is Not True with Regard

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the onset of menarche?

• A)Girls who have a higher proportion of body fat are likely to have earlier onset of menarche.
• B)Girls who have better health care are likely to have earlier onset of menarche.
• C)Girls whose close relatives had early onset of menarche are more likely to experience similar timing of events.
• D)Girls who are very athletic are likely to have earlier onset of menarche.

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Definitions:

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Steady State

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William McDougall

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