Which statement about sex differences in adolescence is true?
A) Girls’ legs are longer than boys’ in relation to the rest of the body.
B) Boys start to add fat on their arms, legs, and trunk.
C) The number of red blood cells increases in boys but not in girls.
D) By midadolescence, most girls perform better than the average boy in running speed.
Answer: C
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