Testes

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What are the functions of testes

  • Endocrine for hormone production

  • Exocrine for spermatogenesis 

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Where does the testes develop?

Abdomen and it descents prior to birth in the inguinal canal

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What is the shape of testes?

Ellipsoidal

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What is the size of testes?

Varies (small in cats, large in sheep)

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Which testes hangs lower than the other?

Left hangs lower

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What are the 3 different orientation of testes?

  • Long axes vertical (ruminant, caudal to abdomen) 

  • Intermediate position (dog)

  • Perineal position (cat & pigs, tilted towards anus)