The school nurse is conducting health education classes for a group of adolescents. Which statement best describes a secondary sexual characteristic?
a. Maturation of ova
b. Production of sperm
c. Female breast development
d. Secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone
ANS: C
A secondary sexual characteristic is one not directly related to reproduction, such as development of the characteristic female body form. Maturation of ova is directly related to reproduction and is a primary sexual characteristic. Production of sperm is directly related to reproduction and is a primary sexual characteristic. Secretion of hormones is directly related to reproduction and is a primary sexual characteristic.
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