<prompt> During which stage of development does maximum growth spu occur in females ?Tanner breast stage I, Axillary stage ITanner breast stage II, Axillary stage IITanner breast stage III, Axillary stage IIITanner breast stage IV, Axillary stage IV  <response>: FOR GIRLS peak height growth:breast stage III and axillary hair stage III. FOR BOYS peak height growth: genitalia testes and penis stage IV and axillary hair stage IV. In girls, the breast bud Thelarche is usually the first sign of pubey 10-11 yr, followed by the appearance of pubic hair 6-12 months later. The interval to menarche is usually 2-2.5 yr but may be as long as 6 yr. Peak height velocity occurs early at breast stage II--III, typically between 11 and 12 yr of age in girls and always precedes menarche. 