Carla is a 14-year-old female who lives with hermom and 17-year-old brother. She has had annual preventive healthcare from birth and has grown along average height and weight trends. Her medical history includes only seasonal allergies.Carla’s parents are divorced, and she does not see her dad often.Her mom has a full-time job, and their family is food secure. Carlais a strong student at her public middle school and has enjoyed participating in team sports for several years. Carla reached menarche just before her 13^th birthday after a height growth spurt. She is now taller than many of the boys in her class.

1. How does Carla’s height growth and age at menarche compare toother menstruating individuals her age? Review the sequence of physical changes in puberty for adolescents assigned female at birth. Was it normal to grow taller before menarche?

1. Should Carla always expect to be taller than most of her male peers? Why or why not? (2 points)