Characteristics caused by hormones but that do not include development of reproductive organs are called........
A. primary sex Characteristics
B. secondary sex characteristics***
C. physical Characteristics
D. body Characteristics
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You are correct! Characteristics caused by hormones but that do not include the development of reproductive organs are called secondary sex characteristics.
To understand why this is the correct answer, let's break down the other options:
A. Primary sex characteristics: These refer to the physical traits directly involved in reproduction, such as the development of the reproductive organs themselves.
C. Physical characteristics: While hormones can influence physical characteristics, this term is more general and does not specifically denote the effects of hormones in relation to reproductive development.
D. Body characteristics: This term is quite broad and does not specifically focus on the effects of hormones or reproductive development.
Secondary sex characteristics, on the other hand, are physical traits that emerge during puberty and are influenced by hormones. Examples include the deepening of voice in males, the growth of facial and body hair, breast development in females, and changes in body shape. These characteristics are not directly involved in reproduction itself but are related to sexual maturity and distinguishing between genders.