Question

Write the name of the male reproductive organ that produces sperms and secrete a hormone. Name the hormone secreted and state its function.

Answer 1

A testosterone is a hormone produced in the testes that stimulates the development of secondary sexual characters in males.

Its important functions are:

(i) Development, maturation, and functioning of the male accessory sex organs like vas deferens and seminal vesicles. 

(ii) Stimulate muscular growth, the growth of facial hair, low pitch voice, etc., sperm production. All these activities are hindered in the absence of testosterone.