In the context of the adolescent growth spurt, between the ages of 11 and 13, girls on average are ________ than boys.
A) weaker
B) happier
C) shorter
D) heavier

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During the adolescent growth spurt, girls typically enter puberty earlier than boys, leading to an earlier growth spurt. Between the ages of 11 and 13, girls are often heavier than boys because they have started their growth spurt and physical development before boys.

In the Context of the Adolescent Growth Spurt, Between the Ages