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What triggers the growth spurt in adolescents?

1

Dietary changes

2

Exercise habits

3

Hormonal changes

4

Psychological factors

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Answer

C. Hormonal changes

Solution:

Hormonal changes trigger the growth spurt in adolescents, primarily due to the increase in sex hormones. Dietary changes and exercise can influence growth but do not directly trigger it.

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