Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding puberty for girls and boys?
A) Testosterone is present in boys only, and estradiol is present in girls only.
B) The peak rate of pubertal change occurs at the age of 12 for both boys and girls.
C) Both male and female adolescents are preoccupied with their bodies.
D) In the United States, children mature up to two years later than children in European countries.

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Both male and female adolescents are preoccupied with their bodies. While girls typically begin to develop physical changes associated with puberty around age 8-13 and boys around age 9-14, the peak rate of pubertal change may occur at different ages for each individual. The presence of hormones such as testosterone and estradiol can also vary between boys and girls but are not exclusive to one gender. Finally, there is no evidence to suggest that children in the United States mature later than children in European countries.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Puberty for Girls