By What Age Should Concerns About Pubertal Delay Be Considered

question 28

Multiple Choice

By what age should concerns about pubertal delay be considered in boys?

• A) 12 to 12.5 years
• B) 12.5 to 13 years
• C) 13 to 13.5 years
• D) 13.5 to 14 years

---

Definitions:

Gentle Pressure

A light force applied to the body, often used in massage or physical therapy to promote relaxation or healing.

Lymphadenopathy

Swelling of lymph nodes, often due to infection, inflammation, or cancer.

Acute Infection

A rapid onset of disease due to the invasion of pathogens in the body, characterized by rapid progression and often severe symptoms.

Firm but Freely Movable

A description often used in medical examinations to describe a lump or mass that is solid to the touch yet can be moved easily under the skin.