A 14-Year-Old Male Is Being Evaluated for Delayed Puberty

question 4

Multiple Choice

A 14-year-old male is being evaluated for delayed puberty.Which finding indicates delayed puberty in this child?

• A) Androgen deficiency
• B) Growth hormone deficiency
• C) Height of 2.5 standard deviations below the mean
• D) Lack of epiphyseal closure

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