Asked by Zsamia Robinson on May 21, 2024

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Primary sex characteristics are to ________ as secondary sex characteristics are to ________.

A) male testes;adrenal glands
B) female ovaries;deepened male voice
C) male testes;female ovaries
D) adrenal glands;underarm hair

Primary Sex Characteristics

The physical structures directly related to reproduction, such as ovaries in females and testes in males.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

These are features that appear during puberty, distinguishing male and female bodies, but are not directly involved in reproduction.

Adrenal Glands

A pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephrine) that help arouse the body in times of stress

  • Understand the influences of biological and social factors on the formation of gender identity and sexual growth.
  • Explain the transformations and traits linked to puberty.
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Papiya BhattacharyaMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Primary sex characteristics refer to the body structures directly involved in reproduction, such as male testes and female ovaries. Secondary sex characteristics are traits that emerge during puberty but are not directly involved in reproduction, such as a deepened male voice or underarm hair.