Visceral systems
Testis
- System
- Visceral systems
- Regions
- Trunk, Pelvis
- Side
- Left and right
- Part of
- Male internal genitalia
DescriptionUnreviewed
Testicle or testis (plural testes) is the male reproductive gland or gonad in all animals, including humans.
It is homologous to the female ovary.
The functions of the testes are to produce both sperm and androgens, primarily testosterone.
Testosterone release is controlled by the anterior pituitary luteinizing hormone, whereas sperm production is controlled both by the anterior pituitary follicle-stimulating hormone and gonadal testosterone.
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Landmarks
Names
- Latin
- Testis
- English
- Testis
- French
- Testicules
- Spanish
- Testículo
- Portuguese
- Testis