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stephzh

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The growth spurt _________
 
  A) is the first sign of puberty in both sexes.
  B) tends to begin at a younger age for girls.
  C) generally begins at a younger age for boys.
  D) involves the long bones but not the genital area for either sex.

Question 2

Kevin (a male) and his next-door-neighbor, Danielle (a female), are both 11 years old. Which of the following is likely to be true?
 
  A) Kevin will begin the process of puberty one to two years sooner than Danielle.
  B) Because children their age are generally not self-conscious, Danielle and Kevin will not even particularly notice as they go through the changes of puberty.
  C) Danielle will experience significant stress if she goes through puberty before Kevin and her other peers.
  D) Danielle and Kevin will go through the changes of puberty at the same time and the same rate as at about 90 of their peers.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C





 

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