Primary sex characteristics include
A) the appearance of breasts in females and the appearance of facial hair in males.
B) the different physical changes that occur as an adolescent goes through puberty.
C) changes that occur in the organs that are necessary for reproduction.
D) changes in the proportions of fat and lean muscle mass in the adolescent.

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Primary sex characteristics refer to changes in the reproductive organs that are necessary for reproduction, such as the development of the testes and ovaries, and the growth of the uterus and vagina. Other changes such as breast growth or facial hair are considered secondary sex characteristics.

Primary Sex Characteristics Include