The graph of body mass (ordinate) versus age

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The graph of body mass (ordinate) versus age.

Normally steepens from birth to five years.
Normally steepens during secondary sexual development.
Steepens earlier than usual with precocious puberty.
Is parallel for males and females.
Deviates towards the normal curve with successful treatment of a child with dwarfism.

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A. False It becomes less steep over this period.

B. True This is the adolescent growth spurt.

C. True Sex hormones produce an early adolescent growth spurt.

D. False Females show an earlier adolescent growth spurt.

E. True The faster than normal growth rate is an important sign of appropriate treatment.

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