Testicles

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Description

The Testicles are the pair of male Sex Organs within the Scrotum that consist of the Epididymis, Testes and Vasa Efferentia.

 

 

 

Biological Function of the Testicles

Sexual Steroid Hormones

 Androgens (male Sexual Steroid Hormones including Androsterone and Testosterone) are produced in and released from the Testes of the Testicles.

 Very small quantities of Estrogens are manufactured in the Testes (the production of Estrogens by males is significantly lower than that of females).

 

Sexual System

 Sperm are manufactured within the Testes.

 

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Amino Acids

 Atrophy of the Testicles may occur as a result of Arginine deficiency. 

 Carnitine concentrates in the Testicles.

 

Carotenoids

 Lycopene is the predominant Carotenoid that concentrates in the Testicles.

 

Hormones

 Gonadotrophic Hormones are synthesized and released by the Pituitary Gland and act on the Testes to promote the production of Sexual Steroid Hormones and Sperm:

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