Which of the following best describes precocious puberty in a Caucasian girl and an African-American girl?
a. breast development before 7 years of age for Caucasian girls and before 6 years for African-American girls
b. starting menses at age 9 for Caucasian girls and at age 8 for African-American girls
c. dating before age 12 for both Caucasian and African-American girls
d. wearing makeup and dressing in a sexually provocative way for both girls
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A Correct. Precocious puberty in a Caucasian girl and an African-American girl is best described by breast development before 7 years of age for Caucasian girls and before 6 years for African-American girls.
B Incorrect. Precocious puberty in a Caucasian girl and an African-American girl is not best described by the age they start their menses.
C Incorrect. Precocious puberty in a Caucasian girl and an African-American girl is not best described by the age they start dating.
D Incorrect. Precocious puberty in a Caucasian girl and an African-American girl is not best described by wearing makeup and dressing in a sexually provocative way for both girls.
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