The characters that are exclusive to the individual sex of a person and are not primary are called Secondary Sexual Characters. These characters are not required as a part of the reproductive system.
What are the secondary sexual characters in adolescent males?
- In boys, there is a growth of beard. It is an exclusive character of adolescent
- The growth of hair on the chest, under the arms, and in the pubic region are other characters.
What are the secondary sexual characters in adolescent females?
- In females, one extremely important physical change during puberty is the enlargement of
- Hair growth around the pubic region and under the arms is also seen.