Premature Adrenarche

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following best describes adrenarche?

The physical manifestation of adrenarche characterized by the development of pubic hair, axillary hair, adult apocrine body odor, acne, and increased oiliness of hair and skin
The increased serum dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) level associated with adrenarche
The progressive maturation of the adrenal cortex after the age of five (correct)
The premature development of adrenarche before the age of eight years in girls and nine years in boys

Which of the following is considered premature pubarche in girls?

Development of pubic hair after the age of eight years
Development of pubic hair before the age of eight years (correct)
Development of pubic hair before the age of five years
Development of pubic hair after the age of five years

Which of the following is considered premature pubarche in boys?

Development of pubic hair before the age of five years
Development of pubic hair after the age of nine years
Development of pubic hair after the age of five years
Development of pubic hair before the age of nine years (correct)

What are the physical manifestations of pubarche?

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