Which of the following statements is true?
A. In the United States, most girls do not begin puberty until they are 14 years of age.
B. By the time he reaches 16 years of age, a healthy boy's skeletal development is complete.
C. In the United States, healthy boys begin puberty between 14 and 16 years of age.
D. A healthy girl's skeletal growth is almost complete about 2 years after she begins menstruating.
Answer: D
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A. Exercising daily B. Smoking less than 2 packs of cigarettes/week C. Taking vitamin C supplements D. Drinking 2 servings of alcohol daily
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a. Estrogen b. Testosterone c. Progesterone d. Glucagon
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)