Endocrinology

Question 1

A 13 year old female was being examined in the clinic as part of her wellness checkup. Her breast areolae and papilla were found to form secondary mounds and pubic hair was coarse and curly, what is the most likely SMR stage of this patient?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5

Answer 1

D. 4

Female
Stage
1- prepubertal
2- thelarche
3- enlarged breasts and areola
4- curly hair and papilla form secondary mound
5- adult triangle. Medial surface of thigh

BOY
1- prepubertal
2- testes enlarge
3- penis enlarge, pubic hair begins
4- curly pubic hair
5- adult testes, pubic hair to medial surface of thigh