Question

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 ?

Answer 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.

Answer 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.