The Average Age of Menarche, or First Menstrual Cycle Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

The average age of menarche, or first menstrual cycle is

• A) 17 years old
• B) 15 ½ years old
• C) 12 ½ years old
• D) 11 years old

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Definitions:

Carcinoma

A type of cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs, often forming solid tumors.

Keloid

A raised scar that grows excessively beyond the boundary of the original wound, due to an overproduction of collagen.

Biopsy

A medical procedure that involves taking a small sample of tissue for examination to diagnose diseases.

Tympanic Membrane

The thin layer of tissue that separates the external ear from the middle ear, commonly known as the eardrum.