Reproduction in lower and higher animals
Human Reproduction Human Male Reproductive System The human male reproductive system consists of: Testes Accessory ducts Accessory glands External genitalia I. Primary Sex Organs – Testes a. Structure and Function Testes are a pair of primary sex organs. They are mesodermal in origin. Their main function is the production of sperms. b. Location Testes are located outside the abdominal cavity in a pouch called the scrotum . c. Development and Descent Testes develop in the abdominal cavity during early foetal life. Later, they descend into the scrotal sac through the inguinal canal . d. Suspension Testes are suspended in the scrotal sac by the spermatic cord . e. Attachment Testes are connected to the wall of the scrotum by a short fibromuscular band called the gubernaculum . f. Shape and Size Testes are oval in shape. Approximate size: Length: 4–5 cm Width: 2–3 cm g. Covering ...