Puberty Flashcards
1
Q
Males- first sign of puberty
A
Testicular growth
2
Q
When is testicular growth usually seen
A
12 years
range= 10-15 yrs
3
Q
Testicular volume of ? indicates onset of puberty
A
4ml
4
Q
When is maximum height growth spurt for men
A
14 years
5
Q
Females- first sign of puberty
A
Breast development
6
Q
When is breast development seen
A
11.5 years
Range= 9-13 uears
7
Q
When is height growth spurt in girls
A
Reaches its maximum in early pregnancy (12), before menarche
8
Q
Average age of menarches
A
13
Age range 11-15
9
Q
What is the increase of height after menarche
A
Only 4%
10
Q
Normal changes in puberty for boys
A
Gynaecomastia
11
Q
Normal changes in puberty for girls
A
Asymmetrical breast growth
12
Q
Normal changes in puberty for both
A
Diffuse enlargement of thyroid
