This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Pubeal Changes, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Which of the following pubeal events in girls is not oestrogen dependent? 
Select and explain. 
A. Menses, B. Vaginal cornification, C. Pubic axillary hair growth, D. Reaching adult height
C: Pubic axillary hair growth
Answer: C: Pubic axillary hair growth 
Explanation: The presence of Estrogen in a pubeal girl stimulates the formation of Breast development, Production of cervical mucus Vaginal cornification. As estrogen levels increase, menses begins. Ovarian estrogen production late in pubey is at least in pa responsible for termination of the pubeal growth spu, thereby determining adult height. Hair growth during pubey is caused by androgens from the adrenal gland and, later, the ovary