Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the average age of onset of puberty?
A
11 in girls
11.5 in boys
2
Q
Define thelarche, adrenarche and menarche
A
Thelarche: breast budding
Adrenarche: body hair, odour
Menarche: periods begin
3
Q
Define true central precocious puberty
A
Early puberty
8 years old for girls
9 years old for boys
4
Q
What is pubertal delay?
A
Absence of secondary sexual characteristics in girl aged 13 or boy aged 14
5
Q
Infants need to develop generalised mass movement before fine motor movement. True/False?
A
True
6
Q
What does the primitive asymmetric tonic neck reflex protect against?
A
Prevents baby rolling off surfaces
Typically lose reflex by 4 months
