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Name the human male reproductive organ that produces sperms and also secretes a hormone. Write the functions of the secreted hormone.
Write the name of the human male reproductive organ that produces sperms and secretes a hormone. Name the hormone secreted and state its function ?
Solution 1
Testes produce sperms and secrete a hormone called testosterone.
The function of testosterone is to control the development of male sex organs and male features such as a deeper voice, moustache, beard and more body hair as compared to females.
Solution 2
Testis is the male reproductive organ in humans that produces sperms and also secretes the testosterone hormone.
Important functions of testosterone are as follows:-
- Stimulates the development, maturation and functioning of the male accessory sex organs like vas deferens and seminal vesicles
- Stimulates muscular growth, growth of facial hair, low pitch voice, sperm production, etc.
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