The development of pubic hair, though located around the external genitalia that are involved in reproduction, is still considered to be a __________ sex characteristic.

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Pubic hair is considered a secondary sex characteristic because it is a feature that develops during puberty but is not directly involved in the reproductive process. Primary sex characteristics include the development of the reproductive organs themselves, while tertiary sex characteristics are features that develop later in life and are influenced by both genetics and environmental factors.

The Development of Pubic Hair, Though Located Around the External