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List two functions performed by the testis in human beings.
What are the functions performed by the testis in human beings?
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Solution
Two functions performed by the testis in human beings are as follows:
- It secretes the hormone testosterone, which is responsible for the secondary sexual changes in males.
- It produces sperm, which participate in fertilisation.
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