Question

Where are human testes located and why? State their functions.

Answer 1

Hint: The testes are two oval-shaped glands of the male reproductive system that generate sperm. They are inside the scrotal sacs which are located outside the abdomen.

Complete answer: Sperm producing organs, which occur in pairs in humans, are testicles or testes. It is the main reproductive organ in males and helps to keep the male reproductive system working.
A pair of testicles are located outside the abdominal cavity in a structure called a scrotum.
Sperm development and storage is the main feature of the testicles.
They are also important for the development of testosterone and other male hormones i.e. androgens.
These hormones are essential in allowing the secondary sexual characters in males to grow and become evident.

Note: They are found in the lower abdomen and within the scrotal sac –it is because the temperature which the sperm requires to sustain is lower than that of the body temperature. Testosterone is responsible for male genital growth and the production of sperm.