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The testes are two egg-shaped male reproductive organs located in the scrotum. They produce sperm and the male hormone, testosterone.

Alternative Names

Testicles; Gonads - male

References

Behrman RE. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 17th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2004.

Wein AJ. Campbell- Walsh Urology. 9th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2007.

Reviewer Info: Marc Greenstein, DO, Urologist, North Jersey Center for Urologic Care, Denville, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 07/23/2007

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