Which statement would an expert in male puberty make?
A) "In boys, facial hair is the first to develop."
B) "Boys who have severe acne have a lower-than-normal testosterone level."
C) "Even though boys appear to reach puberty 2 years after girls, on average spermarche occurs only about 6 months later than menarche."
D) "Male physical development during puberty follows the cephalocaudal sequence."

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This statement is accurate and reflects the timing of puberty in boys compared to girls, as well as the timing of the first occurrence of sperm and menstrual cycles. Option A is incorrect because pubic hair is typically the first to appear in boys during puberty. Option B is incorrect because severe acne is often associated with high levels of testosterone. Option D is incorrect because male puberty typically follows the proximodistal sequence, not the cephalocaudal sequence.

Which Statement Would an Expert in Male Puberty Make