Question
The Image shows the growth curve of different organs with age. Identify A in the graph
| A. |
Brain Growth
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| B. |
Somatic Growth
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| C. |
Lymphoid Growth
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| D. |
Gonadal Growth
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer » C
Explanation
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Curve A shows:
This pattern is unique to lymphoid tissue growth and does not match brain, somatic, or gonadal growth.
Curve Mapping:
| Curve |
Growth Type |
Reasoning |
| A |
Lymphoid |
Rapid early rise, peak at 10, decline after puberty |
| B |
Brain/Neural |
Early growth, plateau by age 7, no decline |
| C |
Somatic |
Steady growth with adolescent spurt |
| D |
Gonadal/Reproductive |
Minimal early growth, rapid rise during puberty |