Factors That Might Influence Recent Changes in the Age at Which

question 84

Multiple Choice

Factors that might influence recent changes in the age at which puberty begins include

• A) exposure to cultural factors such as television.
• B) obesity and exposure to synthetic hormones.
• C) a cultural tendency to marry later.
• D) reduced access to good health care.

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