Question
The Image shows the growth curve of different organs with age. Identify A in the graph
| A. | Brain Growth |
| B. |
Somatic Growth |
| C. |
Lymphoid Growth |
| D. |
Gonadal Growth |
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Correct Answer » C Explanation |
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Curve A shows:
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Very rapid rise in early childhood
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Peaks around age 10
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Followed by a decline after puberty
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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 |
