Which of the following is the first sign of puberty in girls?
Correct Answer: Thelarche
Description: Ans. b (Thelarche) (Ref OP Ghai 7th/498)PATTERNS OF PUBERTAL DEVELOPMENT# Girls:- Starts at around the age of 10 yrs- Completes in 5 yrs- Sequence is = TPM (Thelarche -Pubarche -Menarche).- Menarche usually 2.5 yrs after thelarche.# Boys:- Puberty starts at 11.5 yrsSequence is = TPPS (Testicular enlargement -Penile enlargement -Pubarche - Spermarche).
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