Identify a True Statement About the Adolescent Growth Spurt

Identify a true statement about the adolescent growth spurt.

A) It refers to a sharp increase in height and weight that precedes sexual maturity.
B) It generally begins in boys at about age 8 and in girls at age 16.
C) It begins immediately after a young person attains sexual maturity and lasts for about 5 years.
D) It remains unaffected by the presence of androgens and estrogen.