Peak growth velocity in adolescent girl is indicated by?: (A) Breast enlargment, (B) Axillary hair, (C) Public hair, (D) Just before commensement of menarche
Answer is D. Ans. is 'd' i.e., Just before commincement of menarche Mensus typically appears around the peak in height velocity -Nelson Menarche usually occurs after peak velocity has been attained and as the growth rate begins to decline. Remember o Growth acceleration begins in early adolescence, but peak growth velocities are not reached until middle adolescence.