The adolescent growth spurt
A) generally begins two years earlier for girls than for boys.
B) generally begins two years earlier for boys than for girls.
C) increases around age 15 for boys and girls.
D) proceeds along a smooth and rapid course over the teen years.

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The adolescent growth spurt typically starts earlier for girls than for boys, often beginning around age 10 for girls and around age 12 for boys, hence the general observation that it begins two years earlier for girls.

The Adolescent Growth Spurt