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Write notes on "secondary sexual characters". [3 marks]

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  • The changes that are developed during puberty are called secondary sexual characters. (0.5 marks)
  • They occur when the body begins to release sex hormones. (0.5 marks).
  • Females release estrogen and progesterone, while males release testosterone. (1 mark)
  • Some of the secondary sexual characters are: (1 mark)
    • Appearance of moustache and beard in males.
    • Enalargement of breast in females.

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