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  19.2.9 Testis — Easy NEET Notes  - Dr.Sanjaykumar pawar Location of Testis Testes are present in the scrotal sac . The scrotal sac lies outside the abdomen in males. Lower temperature in the scrotum helps in sperm formation . Important Point Testis acts as: Primary sex organ → produces sperm Endocrine gland → secretes hormones Structure of Testis 1. Seminiferous Tubules Coiled tube-like structures inside testis. Main site of spermatogenesis (formation of sperms). 2. Stromal / Interstitial Tissue Tissue present between seminiferous tubules. Contains Leydig cells . Leydig Cells (Interstitial Cells) Found in intertubular spaces. Produce male sex hormones called androgens . Main androgen = Testosterone . NEET Fact LH hormone from pituitary stimulates Leydig cells to produce testosterone. Functions of Androgens (Testosterone) 1. Development of Male Reproductive Organs Androgens help in growth and maturation of: Epididymis Vas defere...