A nurse is teaching adolescent boys about pubertal changes.The first sign of pubertal change seen with boys is

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The first sign of pubertal changes in boys is testicular enlargement in response to testosterone secretion,which usually occurs in Tanner stage 2.Slight pubic hair is present and the smooth skin texture of the scrotum is somewhat altered.During Tanner stages 4 and 5,facial hair appears at the corners of the upper lip and chin.As testosterone secretion increases,the penis,testes,and scrotum enlarge.During Tanner stages 4 and 5,rising levels of testosterone cause the voice to deepen.

A Nurse Is Teaching Adolescent Boys About Pubertal Changes