Biology GCSE
Male secondary sexual characteristics
What Male secondary sexual characteristics means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Male secondary sexual characteristics
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Features promoted by testosterone at puberty, such as deepening of the voice, growth of facial and body hair, and increased muscle development.
Topics that use Male secondary sexual characteristics
- Hormones in human reproduction (AQA GCSE)
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