When Puberty Begins Much Earlier, It Is Called ________

question 94

Multiple Choice

When puberty begins much earlier, it is called ________.

• A)premenstrual syndrome
• B)preovulatory syndrome
• C)preexpressive puberty
• D)precocious puberty

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Definitions:

Atypical

Describes something that deviates from what is normal or expected, often used in medical contexts to refer to unconventional symptoms or findings.

Continuum

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, although the extremes are quite distinct.

Reproductive

Pertaining to the biological system and processes in organisms that lead to offspring production.

Nonreproductive

Pertains to functions or aspects of an organism that do not relate to reproduction or the production of offspring.