Question

Which among the following is not the function of testes at puberty?

1. formation of germ cells
2. secretion of testosterone
3. development of placenta
4. secretion of estrogen

Options

• (i) and (ii)

• (ii) and (iii)

• (iii) and (iv)

• (i) and (iv)

Answer 1

(iii) and (iv)

Explanation - 

Testes are the male reproductive parts in humans. These are responsible for the formation of male gametes and secretion of hormone, testosterone. Development of placenta and secretion of estrogen occurs in females. Thus, statements (iii) and (iv) are not the function of testes at puberty.