Which of the following is true regarding precocious pubey :: (A) Sexual maturity is attained early, (B) Mental function is increased, (C) No reproductive function, (D) Body propoions are enlarged
Answer is A. Precocious pubey is the appearance of appropriate secondary sexual characters before the age of 8 years and occurrence of menstruation before 10 years of chronological age. Also know : Delayed pubey : is considered delayed when the secondary sexual characters do not appear by the age of 14, and menarche is not established by 16 years of age. REF : gynecology book of shaw 17th