During the adolescent growth spurt,internal and external changes occur differently for boys and girls (sexual dimorphism).What aspect of the growth spurt typically applies to girls more than boys?
A)Size of heart and lungs increases more in one gender
B)On average,one gender gains about 42 pounds
C)Begins 2 years earlier in one gender
D)Broader shoulders and thicker bones in one gender

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The growth spurt typically begins 2 years earlier in girls than it does in boys. This is due to the fact that girls generally enter puberty earlier than boys. Choices A, B, and D do not demonstrate a gender difference in the growth spurt.

During the Adolescent Growth Spurt,internal and External Changes Occur Differently