Regarding puberty, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Girls enter puberty today at a much earlier age than in previous generations.
B)On average, puberty lasts about three to four years.
C)On average, African American girls begin showing signs of puberty earlier than European American girls.
D)On average, girls begin puberty before boys.
E)Puberty begins with appearance of primary sex characteristics.

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Puberty begins with the appearance of secondary sex characteristics, not primary. Primary sex characteristics are those present at birth and involved in reproduction (e.g., ovaries and testes), while secondary sex characteristics (e.g., breast development, changes in voice) develop during puberty.

Regarding Puberty, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE