Which of the followings statements is TRUE with regard to the pubertal growth spurt?
A. The growth spurt occurs approximately two years later for girls than for boys.
B. The mean age at the beginning of the growth spurt is 9 for females and 11 for males.
C. By the elementary school years, most boys have caught up or, in many cases, surpassed girls in height.
D. During early adolescence, boys tend to outweigh girls, and this trend continues throughout the lifespan.
Answer: B
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