Condition
Testicles
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 15 March 20051 min read
Key points
- The testes are two egg-shaped male reproductive organs located in the scrotum.
- They produce sperm and the male hormone, testosterone.
Alternative names
Testes; Gonads - male
Definition
The testes are two egg-shaped male reproductive organs located in the scrotum. They produce sperm and the male hormone, testosterone.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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