Pubertal changes that are related to reproduction are to ____ as pubertal changes that are not directly linked to the reproductive organs are to ____.
A) adrenal maturatives; pituitary maturatives
B) primary sexual characteristics; secondary sexual characteristics
C) pituitary maturatives; adrenal maturatives
D) secondary sexual characteristics; primary sexual characteristics

Question

Pubertal changes that are related to reproduction are to ____ as pubertal changes that are not directly linked to the reproductive organs are to ____.
A) ​adrenal maturatives; pituitary maturatives
B) ​primary sexual characteristics; secondary sexual characteristics
C) ​pituitary maturatives; adrenal maturatives
D) ​secondary sexual characteristics; primary sexual characteristics

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Primary sexual characteristics are those directly related to the reproductive organs and functions, such as the development of the ovaries in females and the testes in males. Secondary sexual characteristics are features that distinguish the sexes but are not directly involved in reproduction, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males.

Pubertal Changes That Are Related to Reproduction Are to ____