The function of testis in males is __________.

to produce sperm

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to produce testosterone

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to provide site for meiosis

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All of the above

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The correct option is D
All of the above

Testis is the primary sex organ in males. They produce male gametes, namely sperms and also secrete male sex hormone called testosterone. The gamete formation takes place in testis which happens by meiosis.

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(a) The body part in which the testes are present in a human male.

(b) The part where the sperms are produced in the testes.

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Figure 1:

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The function of testis in males is __________.

The correct option is D All of the above Testis is the primary sex organ in males. They produce male gametes, namely sperms and also secrete male sex hormone called testosterone. The gamete formation takes place in testis which happens by meiosis.

The correct option is D
All of the above

Testis is the primary sex organ in males. They produce male gametes, namely sperms and also secrete male sex hormone called testosterone. The gamete formation takes place in testis which happens by meiosis.