Examples of secondary sex characters in humans include the development of breasts in females and pigmented facial hair in males. Primary sex characteristics (e.g., testes in males, ovaries in females) are directly involved in reproduction of the species Secondary sex characteristics are features not directly concerned with reproduction, such as voice quality, facial hair, and breast size. Definition secondary sex characteristics are the physical traits that emerge during puberty, which differentiate males from females but are not directly involved in reproduction These features develop due to hormonal changes and play an important role in sexual maturation, influencing individual identity and social interactions as people transition from childhood to adulthood. A peacock displays his long, colored tail, an example of secondary sex characteristics
An adult human's adam's apple, a visible secondary sex characteristic common in males A secondary sex characteristic is a physical characteristic of an organism that is related to or derived from its sex, but not directly part of its reproductive system [1] in humans, these characteristics typically start. Secondary sex characteristics secondary sex characteristics refer to the physical features and traits that develop during puberty in humans These characteristics are generally distinct from primary sexual characteristics, which involve the reproductive organs and processes During puberty, the body undergoes significant changes in response to hormonal signals
Secondary sex characteristics are psychologically important because they affect how individuals perceive themselves and how others react to them. Breast development, voice changes, body hair
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