Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1941 of 2368
Which change is typically the first physical sign of puberty in a boy?
- Growth of the testes
- Deepening of the voice
- Growth of facial hair
- Growth of the penis
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Correct answer: Growth of the testes
Testicular growth comes first. Scrotal changes and penile growth follow, and later hair growth occurs.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Reproductive Concepts: Signs of Puberty. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026