Exercises

Complete the  assignments below to check your understanding

1. For each of the following characteristics, indicate whether it concerns PRIMARY or SECONDARY sex characteristics. Also indicate whether it concerns female or male sex characteristics (or both).
a. labia
b. penis
c. pubic hair
d. ejaculation
e. ovary
f. lower voice
g. broad shoulders
h. chest hair
i. scrotum

2. What is the difference between primary and secondary sex characteristics?
3. Which endocrine gland ensures that sex hormones are produced in your genitals?

4. Name the male sex hormone that provides secondary sex characteristics. Where is this hormone made?

5. Name two important female sex hormones. Where are these hormones made?

6. Describe what Trans means.