According to Tanner's sexual maturity rating for female breast development, the normal breast development in an adolescent female occurring after 10 years of age is characterized initially by a(n)
a. small mound of breast tissue with widening of the areola.
b. enlarged breast.
c. small, elevated nipple.
d. areola flush with the breast contour with a protruding nipple.
A
During the early adolescent stage of breast development, the nipple and breast form a small mound, and the areola enlarges. The breast and areola enlarge during the adolescent stage
(10–14 years). There is a small, slightly raised nipple during the preadolescent stage before age 8 . The adult stage is characterized by an areola that is flush with the breast contour with a protruding nipple.
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