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Which of the following is a characteristic of the growth spurt in adolescence?

1

Continuous growth

2

Rapid but temporary increase in height

3

No change in body shape

4

Uniform growth rate among all

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Answer

B. Rapid but temporary increase in height

Solution:

The growth spurt during adolescence involves a rapid but temporary increase in height. Continuous growth is not typical, and changes in body shape are prominent.

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