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Write two major functions of testis.

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Write two major functions of testis.

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  1. They produce male gametes called spermatozoa by the process of spermatogenesis.
  2. The leydig cells of the seminiferous tubules secrete the male sex hormone called testosterone. Testosterone aids in the development of secondary sex characteristics in males.
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Chapter 2: Human Reproduction - EXERCISES [Page 40]

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Chapter 2 Human Reproduction
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Chapter 2 Human Reproduction
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