Which of the following statements regarding physical similarities and differences between men and women is NOT true?
A. Men have twice as much body fat as women.
B. Males grow to be 10 percent taller than females.
C. Male body fat is likely to go to the abdomen; body fat in women is concentrated around breasts and hips.
D. Males have greater physical strength than females.
Answer: A
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