The adolescent growth spurt occurs
A) at around age 11 in both boys and girls.
B) earlier in boys than in girls.
C) earlier in girls than in boys.
D) occurs between ages 16 and 17 for girls, and between ages 18 and 20 for boys.

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The adolescent growth spurt typically occurs earlier in girls than in boys, with girls often beginning their growth spurt around ages 10 to 14, while boys typically start theirs around ages 12 to 16.

The Adolescent Growth Spurt Occurs