During adolescent growth spurt, boys and girls grow differently in form and shape. In this context, identify a true statement about girls.
A. Unlike a boy's legs, a girl's legs become longer relative to her trunk.
B. Unlike a boy's forearms, a girl's forearms become longer relative to her upper arms.
C. Layers of fat accumulate under girls' skin.
D. Fat accumulates twice as rapidly in boys as in girls.
Answer: C
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