CBSE
Class 10 Class 12
There are following physical differences between males and females:
Body size: there is a lot of difference in the body size of males and females. The size of the body of males is larger in comparison to females.
Body shape: In males ‘V’ Shaped body is considered the best whereas in females slim constitution of the body is considered the best.
Centre of gravity: The height of a female is usually found is less in comparison to males. The centre of gravity of females is less high and the height of the centre of gravity of males if high. This is the reason why the stability in females is more than males.
Abdomen: females have larger abdominal cavity than males. This is due to the fact that females have additional organs of reproduction.
Bones of shoulders: The shoulder bones of females are found to be weak in comparison to shoulder bones of males. Due to this reason, females are provided with low weight equipment in throwing events.
Vertebrae, legs and knees: The vertebrae in females is long in comparison to hands and legs whereas in males the vertebra is small in comparison to hands and legs.
The physiological difference between females and males are the following:
Muscular strength: The muscular strength of females is less than males. The contraction and extension of muscles of females is less forceful whereas males have a more forceful contraction and extension of muscles.
Blood circulation: The size of the heart in females is smaller in comparison to males.and also there is less amount of blood in females than males. Generally, the heart rate of females remains more than males.
Respiratory organs: Lungs of females are smaller in comparison to males. That’s why females have less endurance than males. In fact, lung capacity of the normal healthy female is 10% less in comparison to the male of similar shape and size.
Menstrual cycle: Females should not perform strenuous and vigorous works during menstrual cycle whereas in males there is no such type of cycle.
