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The testes, also known as the testicles, create the male gamete (sperm) cells, in addition to semen, the liquid that carries it during ejaculation into the vagina of a sexual partner to facilitate fertilisation of the female gamete, the egg cell.
Slang terms for the testes include:
- Balls
- Eggs
- Fruit
- Berries
- Nuts
- Apples
- Cherries
Most pertain to the spheroid shape of the testes.
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What are the functions of the sortoli cells in the testes?
They produce testostrone...
What are two functions of the testes?
One of the functions of the testes is to produce sperm. The other function of the testes is to produce hormones, namely testosterone.
What are the functions of the Scrotum?
acts as a climate control system for the testes.
Do castration and vasectomy have the same effects on the endocrine and reproductive functions?
Castration, removal or destruction of the testes, has a drastic effect of endocrine functions, as the testes are major sites of hormone production. As a vasectomy leaves the testes in tact, there is no effect on the endocrine system. Both methods prevent reproduction.
Two main functions of the testes?
production of male hormone testosterone; and production of sperm
What are the functions of testes of male humans?
Produces sperms which is allows humans to reproduce.
What are the major functions of testis and ovary?
The testes manufacture sperm, the ovaries make eggs.
Which function is performed by the ovaries but not by the testes?
The function that is performed by the ovaries and not the testes is the ovaries produce eggs. Both testes and ovaries produce hormones.
What are the two glands from gonads?
The gonads are the testes and ovaries. Both also have endocrine (gland) functions.
Are the functions of the testes?
To create Testosterone, which basically makes a man like a man, and sperm, to reproduce.
What testes functions?
Production of sperms is very important function of testis. That is non-endocrine function.
How do the pituitary affect the functions of the testes?
They have absolute control over the testes. The pituitary releases gonadotropines called follicule stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) which binds cell membrane receptors in the testes cells which then stimulates the production of testosterone. It also stimulates cell division (meiosis) in the testes for production of spermatozoa.
