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What are the secondary sexual characters in male and female?

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Secondary sexual characters are those characters that are governed by the hormones released at the time of puberty, and usually is around two years earlier in females than man.

The secondary sexual characteristics in males are :
Hair growth on the face in the form of beard and moustache
The growth of his testicles
Heavier musculature
Adam's apple development
Larynx becomes larger results in a deeper voice

Some of the changes appear in females are:
Development of breast
Lighter musculature
Shrill and a higher pitch voice
Broadening of hips due to fat deposition

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