Question

What are the secondary sexual characters in the human male and female respectively?

Answer 1

In humans, the gametes are usually produced in different sexes (male and female). These sexes often show outwardly differentiating features called secondary sexual characters. Secondary sexual characters throughout the animal world serve to identify and attract sex partners. Odours (body smells), calling sounds, skin colouration, body contours, behavioral patterns, etc., are some such sex clues.

In humans, the secondary sexual characteristics in males include:
(i) Development of hair on chest, pubic area, armpits and face (beard and moustaches)
(ii) Muscularity or stronger built with broad shoulders and chest
(iii) Deeper voice
In humans, the secondary sexual characteristics in females include:
(i) Distribution of hair on armpits and pubic region
(ii) Development of breasts
(iii) Wider hips
(iv) Pitched voice