What are the functions performed by the testis in human beings?
Testis are the primary sex organs in male reproductive system. It helps in maintaining the health of male body. sperm produces in seminiferous tubules, and also produces a hormone like androgen called testosterone and secrets inhibin protein. Testosterone is the male sex hormone helps in developing the male reproductive tissues like testis or prostate or in the growth of body muscles and hair.
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