Man facts for kids
A man is an adult male human. This word describes a person's gender. It is the opposite of a woman. The word "man" is used for one person, while "men" is used for more than one. Manhood is the time in a male's life after he grows up from being a boy. A boy is a male child, just like a girl is a female child. When boys become adults, they are called men.
Like most other male mammals, a man gets an X chromosome from his mother. He also gets a Y chromosome from his father. These chromosomes help determine his biological sex.
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Understanding Male Biology
There are some biological differences between men and women. Men have sex organs that are mostly outside the body. However, many parts of the male reproductive system are also inside. The study of male health and reproductive organs is called "andrology".
Men can get many of the same illnesses as women. But some health conditions affect men only, or more often. These differences are part of how male and female bodies are built.
Physical Differences
Beyond reproductive organs, there are other physical differences between men and women. These are often called secondary sexual characteristics. They develop as a person grows up.
Here are some examples of these characteristics in men:
- More pubic hair
- More facial hair, like beards and mustaches
- More body hair in general
- Larger hands and feet compared to women
- Broader shoulders and chest
- A larger skull and stronger bone structure
- A slightly larger brain on average
- Greater muscle mass
- A more noticeable Adam's apple and a deeper voice
- Longer shinbones
Behavior and Society
Some people used to think that men were naturally more aggressive than women. They believed men wanted to fight more often. However, most modern research has found that men and women can be equally aggressive. It often depends more on the situation than on gender.
In many modern societies, men usually do not wear make-up. They also tend to wear different types of clothing than women traditionally do. These are cultural choices, not biological ones.
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See also
In Spanish: Varón para niños
