Regarding Puberty, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 133

Multiple Choice

Regarding puberty, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Girls enter puberty today at a much earlier age than in previous generations.
• B)On average, puberty lasts about three to four years.
• C)On average, African American girls begin showing signs of puberty earlier than European American girls.
• D)On average, girls begin puberty before boys.
• E)Puberty begins with appearance of primary sex characteristics.

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Definitions:

Etiology

The study of the causes or origins of diseases or conditions; understanding the factors leading to a particular health outcome.

Disease

A condition that disrupts the normal function of the body or mind, often characterized by specific signs and symptoms.

Syndrome

A group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.

Signs

In medical or clinical contexts, signs are objective evidence of disease or physical changes in the body, observed by a healthcare professional.