Which of the following statements is true of the adolescent growth spurt?
A. The growth spurt in boys and girls involves similar changes in form and shape.
B. Boys' growth spurt usually occurs 2 years earlier than that of girls.
C. Boys between ages 11 and 13 tend to be taller, heavier, and stronger than girls the same age.
D. During the growth spurt, parts of the body are likely to be out of proportion for a while.
Answer: D
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