It is a universally recognized truth that fundamental differences exist between men and women. The roots of these differences are not solely environmental but also biological. While everyone acknowledges this, the actual biological variations beyond the immediately noticeable ones may not be as apparent to everyone. Thankfully, medical experts and researchers persistently investigate these disparities. Identifying these differences is highly critical within the healthcare industry as they determine the assorted care needed by men and women. Whether it’s medication dosages or emotional support, these requirements vary throughout all areas of healthcare. This is why physicians and scientists meticulously study these differences, ensuring top-quality care for both genders.
For our purposes today, however, we’re more concerned with finding out what exactly those biological differences are. At least the less-known ones. These are the differences that you were never aware of. They’re not obvious, but they exist. And they define at least a little bit of the difference between male and female. So, without further ado, these are 25 Biological Differences Between Men And Women That Aren’t Commonly Known!
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Most babies born with birth defects are male. If a female has a defect, she still has another copy of that X chromosome.
Veins in males tend to be larger
Males are 4 times more likely to be autistic than females.
Females tend to have more vertical foreheads, while males' foreheads tend to be sloped.
In males, fat gets deposited between organs. In females, it forms a ring around the abdomen. This is why you can typically tell someone's sex from an MRI, and why liposuction is easier in females.
Perhaps unexpectedly, males have longer eyelashes on average.
The first finger of a female's hand is usually longer than the third. With males, it's usually the other way.
Only females can pass mitochondrial diseases on to their offspring.
Males are 3 to 10 times more likely to stutter.
Although both sexes lose hearing on either end of the spectrum, males tend to lose more hearing of high pitched sounds, while females tend to lose more hearing of low pitched sounds. People have noted that as time goes on, males and females literally lose the ability to hear each other (it's a joke).
Females are significantly better at distinguishing between shades of various colors than males.
Blood flow is more evenly distributed in the male body. In females it is concentrated around core organs and the pelvic region.
Fun fact: this is why females’ appendages get colder more easily.