The height of boys increase at a faster rate than girls at adolescence.

True

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False

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The correct option is B False

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Select the correct statements about increase in height from the following statements.

i. A sudden increase in height is seen during adolescence due to growth hormones.
ii. Girls grow faster than boys initially during adolescence.
iii. At the end of adolescence, maximum height is reached.

Pick up the correct statements about the increase in height during puberty.

i. A sudden increase in height is seen during adolescence due to growth hormones.
ii. Girls grow faster than boys initially during adolescence.
iii. At the end of adolescence, maximum height is reached which is inherited from parents.

Q. Pick up the correct statements about height growth from the following.

i. A sudden increase in height is seen during adolescence due to growth hormones.
ii. Girls grow faster than boys initially during adolescence.
iii. At the end of adolescence, maximum height is reached which is inherited from parents.

Q. Why do girls grow faster than boys at the age of 12?

Usually, adolescence begins _____ in girls than in boys.

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