Which of following statements regarding female pubertal changes is true?
a. Most adolescent girls will develop breasts before they develop pubic hair.
b. Peak height velocity should occur after menarche.
c. Breast asymmetry is an abnormal finding.
d. Menarche should occur by Tanner breast stage 2.
A
In two thirds of the population of girls, breasts begin to develop before pubic hair. Peak height velocity actually occurs about 1 year before menarche, breast asymmetry is common, and me-narche occurs after Tanner breast stage 2 . Peak height velocity will not occur after menarche. Breast asymmetry is not an abnormal finding. Menarche does not generally occur by Tanner breast stage 2.
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