Sexual Maturation in Adolescents

Question 1

Growth spurt continuing; pubic hair abundant and curly, and penis enlarging further
Axillary hair present; facial hair fine and downy Voice changes happen with annoying frequency

Answer 1

13-15 Male

Question 2

Pubic hair thick and curly, triangular in distribution
Breast areola and papilla form secondary mound
Menstruation is ovulatory; making pregnancy possible

Answer 2

13-15 Female

Question 3

Genitalia adult; scrotum dark and heavily rugaeted
Facial and body hair present;
Sperm production mature

Answer 3

15-16 Males

Question 4

PH curly and abundant; may extend onto medial aspect of thighs
Breast tissue appears adult; nipples protrude; areolas no longer project as separate ridges from breasts
May have some degree of facial acne

Answer 4

15-16 Females

Question 5

Pubic hair may extend along the medial aspect
of thighs; testes, scrotum, and penis adult in size May have some degree of facial acne Gynecomastia, if present fades

Answer 5

16-17 Males

Question 6

End of Skeletal Growth at 16-17

Answer 6

Females

Question 7

End of Skeletal Growth at 17-18

Answer 7

Males