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    Glossarytestes

    male gonads producing sperm and testosterone

    The testes, also known as testicles, are the male gonads responsible for producing sperm and the hormone testosterone. They are located in the scrotum, a pouch of skin below the penis, and play a crucial role in male fertility and secondary sexual characteristics such as muscle mass and body hair.

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