If a Boy Notices a Swelling Around His Nipples During

question 12

Multiple Choice

If a boy notices a swelling around his nipples during puberty, what is the likely cause?

• A) the normal fluctuation of sex hormones
• B) late-onset puberty
• C) abnormally high levels of estrogen
• D) drug abuse

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