Which of the following physical changes occurs during an adolescent growth spurt?
A) Body fat increases much more in boys than in girls.
B) Muscle fibres become denser in girls than in boys.
C) Heart and lung capacity increases more in boys than in girls.
D) Kidney and bladder capacity becomes larger in girls than in boys.

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During an adolescent growth spurt, the heart and lung capacity increase more in boys than in girls. Boys experience an increase in muscle mass, which requires a greater oxygen supply, resulting in an increase in the size and capacity of the heart and lungs.

Note: None of the other options listed are accurate physical changes that occur during an adolescent growth spurt.

Which of the Following Physical Changes Occurs During an Adolescent