Which description matches Tanner Stage 5 in females?

Which description matches Tanner Stage 5 in females?

• A. Fully formed breasts with the areola recessed, pubic hair in adult quantity
• B. Breasts form mounds with secondary mound of the areola
• C. Small breast buds
• D. No breast development

Answer: (A)

Stage 5 represents full maturation of secondary sexual characteristics in females. At this stage the breasts are fully developed, with the nipple projecting and the areola no longer forming a separate secondary mound—it's integrated into the contour of the breast. Pubic hair is adult in quantity and distribution, meaning the pattern and amount resemble the mature pattern seen in adults. This combination—fully developed breasts with the areola blended into the breast contour and adult pubic hair—distinguishes Stage 5 from earlier stages. Earlier stages show budding or smaller breasts, sometimes with a secondary mound from the areola (Stage 4), or little to no breast development (Stages 1–2).

Stage 5 represents full maturation of secondary sexual characteristics in females. At this stage the breasts are fully developed, with the nipple projecting and the areola no longer forming a separate secondary mound—it's integrated into the contour of the breast. Pubic hair is adult in quantity and distribution, meaning the pattern and amount resemble the mature pattern seen in adults. This combination—fully developed breasts with the areola blended into the breast contour and adult pubic hair—distinguishes Stage 5 from earlier stages. Earlier stages show budding or smaller breasts, sometimes with a secondary mound from the areola (Stage 4), or little to no breast development (Stages 1–2).