Ernst Is Jealous That Several of His Friends Are Going

question 13

Multiple Choice

Ernst is jealous that several of his friends are going through puberty but he has not started yet.He eagerly keeps checking for signs that his body is changing.Ernst knows he should be experiencing all of the following EXCEPT

• A) the development of primary sex characteristics.
• B) a rapid, hormonally driven increase in height and weight.
• C) the development of a more rounded jaw.
• D) increased muscle mass.

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