QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
Menarche refers to the start of the first menstrual period in females, usually occurring at approximately 11-12 years of age.
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e
Menarche
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Adrenarche refers to the onset of androgen-dependent body changes, including the development of pubic hair, body odour and acne. Although it may be a sign of puberty, it is usually preceded by an increase in testicular volume in males.
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c
Adrenarche
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Pubarche refers to the first development of pubic hair. Although it may be a sign of puberty, it is usually preceded by an increase in testicular volume in males.
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d
Pubarche
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Thelarche (the development of breast buds) is the first sign of puberty in females, as opposed to the first sign of puberty in males.
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b
Thelarche
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In males, the first sign of puberty is the enlargement of the scrotum and testes, with testicular volume increasing to greater than 3 millilitres. In females, the first sign of puberty is the development of breast buds (thelarche).
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a
Testicular volume increases to greater than 3 millilitres
Concept
Chapter
2693
4031
Tanner staging of puberty
Topic
153
Paediatrics
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Which of the following options is usually the first sign of puberty in males?
a