Studies on Differences in Height and Weight Between the Sexes

question 68

Multiple Choice

Studies on differences in height and weight between the sexes have shown that, in general,

• A) boys grow taller and heavier than girls from age 5 through adulthood.
• B) girls who are heavier and taller than boys at age 10 will probably continue to be taller than boys.
• C) boys who are shorter and lighter than girls at age 10 will probably continue to be shorter and lighter than girls.
• D) girls tend to be taller than boys between the ages of 9 to 13 years.

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