Premature Adrenarche
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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?

    <p>Development of pubic hair, axillary hair, adult apocrine body odor, acne, and increased oiliness of hair and skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal age range for the manifestation of adrenarche?

    <p>After the age of five years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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