The average man is taller than the average woman at maturity because of
a. A longer period of skeletal growth
b. Earlier development of secondary sexual characteristics
c. Earlier onset of growth spurt
d. Starting puberty at an earlier age
A
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A The man's greater height at maturity is the combined result of beginning the
growth spurt at a later age and continuing it for a longer period.
B Girls develop earlier than boys.
C Boys' growth spurts start at a later age.
D Girls start puberty approximately 6 months to 1 year earlier than boys.
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