Male Gonads: Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (Male Gonads: Dissection, Histology, & Notes) Endocrine System

testis

testes

What are the male gonads?

gonads

The male and female _____________ do not serve an endocrine function until puberty.

testosterone

Hormones Produced in Male Gonads

Promotes the development of the male secondary sex characteristics and the maturation of the reproductive organs; and is responsible for the male libido and sperm production?

interstitial cells

Where is the hormone testosterone located?

testis

spermatic cord

This area helps deliver sperm to that is made in the testes to the abdominopelvic cavity.

epididymis

This area surrounds the testes and also helps deliver sperm that is made in the testes to the abdominopelvic cavity.

interstitial cells

seminiferous tubules

interstitial cells

In the space between the seminiferous tubules, there are clusters of endocrine cells. What is the name of the endocrine cells?

testosterone

The interstitial cells specifically function to produce and secrete the hormone ________________.