Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1940 of 2368

Which change is typically the first visible sign of puberty in a girl?

  1. Growth of pubic hair
  2. Start of menstruation
  3. Development of breast tissue
  4. Growth of axillary hair
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Correct answer: Development of breast tissue

Breast development usually appears first. Growth of axillary and pubic hair follows.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Reproductive Concepts: Signs of Puberty. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026