How are general growth and sexual maturation different from each other?

  • A
    General growth involves physical changes like height and weight,while sexual maturation involves hormonal changes.
  • B
    General growth occurs throughout life,while sexual maturation is limited to puberty.
  • C
    General growth is related to body size,while sexual maturation is related to reproductive capability.
  • D
    All of the above.

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