Question

Enlist any 5 secondary sexual characters observed in male and female human beings.

Answer 1

Secondary sexual characters are the features which appear during puberty in humans.

Secondary sexual characters in males:

1. Enlargement of larynx and deepening of voice

2. Growth of body hair, pubic hair, under arms, abdominal and chest hair.

3. Greater mass of thigh muscles in front of the femur.

4. Increased secretion of sweat and oil glands.

5. Heavier skull and bone structure

Secondary sexual characters in females:

1. Enlargement of breasts and erection of nipples

2. Growth of body hair, mostly underarm and pubic hair

3. Higher development of thigh muscles behind the femur

4. Hips widening

5. Subcutaneous fat deposits under hips, buttocks and thighs.