Generally the earliest age at which puberty begins is:
a. 13 years in girls, 13 years in boys. c. 10 years in girls, 12 years in boys.
b. 11 years in girls, 11 years in boys. d. 12 years in girls, 10 years in boys.
ANS: C
Puberty signals the beginning of the development of secondary sex characteristics. This begins in girls earlier than in boys. Usually a 2-year difference occurs in the age at onset. Girls and boys do not usually begin puberty at the same age; girls usually begin earlier than boys do.
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