Which Factor Best Accounts for the Fact That Females Are

Multiple Choice

Which factor best accounts for the fact that females are typically taller than males during middle school?

A) Females are 5 centimetres taller than males right from birth.
B) There is a two-year delay in the growth spurt for males in comparison to females.
C) Females grow more in height than males do during the adolescent growth spurt.
D) Males have lower levels of estrogen, and this hormone promotes skeletal growth and development.