Which of the following is true of emerging adults' health?
a. Most emerging adults experience an increased susceptibility to physical illness due to the increased stressors associated with this developmental period.
b. For most sports, the peak age of performance comes during adolescence, and athletic abilities begin to decline in the early twenties.
c. During emerging adulthood the immune system is weak.
d. The heart is strong during emerging adulthood and reaction time is faster than at any other time of life.
Answer: D
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