Which of the following statements about changes in body size over the first two years of life is true?

A) Infants and toddlers have remarkably similar physical capabilities.
B) By the end of the second year, a typical infant's height is about 36 inches.
C) Typically, by five months of age, birth weight has tripled.
D) An average 1-year-old's height is 75 percent greater than at birth.


Answer: B

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