Author:
Victor Emojevwe,Osarugue Igiehon,Mega Obukohwo Oyovwi,Eze Kingsley Nwangwa,Alexander Obidike Naiho
Abstract
The testes, also known as the male gonads are found in the scrotal sacs. In addition to their spermatogenic functions, they also secrete steroids and protein hormones. The steroid hormones are the androgens, testosterone and dihydrotestosterone as well as estrogen, while the protein hormones are inhibins, activins, and anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH). This chapter therefore discusses the role of the testis in the production and functions of the testicular androgens as well as testicular protein hormones.
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