Difference between revisions of "Testes"
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: The [[testes]] are outside the body instead of inside because [[Sperm Cell|sperm]] need to be kept cooler than [[Human Body Temperature|body temperature]] to survive. | : The [[testes]] are outside the body instead of inside because [[Sperm Cell|sperm]] need to be kept cooler than [[Human Body Temperature|body temperature]] to survive. | ||
: The [[testes]] are always making new [[Sperm Cell|sperm]]. | : The [[testes]] are always making new [[Sperm Cell|sperm]]. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | The [[testes]] are a pair of [[Organ|organs]] in the [[Male Reproductive System|male reproductive system]] responsible for making [[sperm]]. They are also [[Endocrine Gland|endocrine glands]] in the [[Endocrine System|endocrine system]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Testes in the Male Repdroductive System=== | ||
| + | : The '''testes''' produce the male [[gamete]] known as [[sperm]]. | ||
| + | : The [[testes]] are found inside a sack called the [[scrotum]]. | ||
| + | : During [[ejaculation]] the [[sperm|sperm cells]] leave the [[testes]] via the [[Sperm Duct|sperm duct]]. | ||
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| + | ===About the Testes in the Endocrine System=== | ||
| + | : The [[testes]] are [[Endocrine Glands|endocrine glands]] which produce a [[hormone]] called [[testosterone]]. | ||
Revision as of 09:31, 16 November 2018
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The testes are a pair of organs in the male reproductive system located behind the penis in the scrotum responsible for making sperm.
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| A diagram showing a testis in the Male Reproductive System. |
About the Testes
- The testes are found inside a sack called the scrotum.
- The testes are outside the body instead of inside because sperm need to be kept cooler than body temperature to survive.
- The testes are always making new sperm.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The testes are a pair of organs in the male reproductive system responsible for making sperm. They are also endocrine glands in the endocrine system.
About Testes in the Male Repdroductive System
- The testes produce the male gamete known as sperm.
- The testes are found inside a sack called the scrotum.
- During ejaculation the sperm cells leave the testes via the sperm duct.
About the Testes in the Endocrine System
- The testes are endocrine glands which produce a hormone called testosterone.