Video Transcript
In the male body, where are the
majority of the sex hormones made?
This question asks us about the
site of production of the majority of sex hormones in males.
So, what is the main sex hormone in
males? It’s testosterone. This sex hormone stimulates the
growth of the sex organs and the development of secondary sexual characteristics in
males. It therefore influences many of the
changes in males that occur during puberty, for example, the growth of pubic hair,
body hair, and facial hair. It can trigger the deepening, or
breaking, of the voice. It also influences growth, leading
to an often rapid increase in height or a growth spurt and an increase in muscle
mass.
So, where in the male body is
testosterone made? The diagram shows the male
reproductive organs. Testosterone is primarily produced
by the testes. There are usually two testes, each
of which is called a singular testis, in the male reproductive system.
So, the correct answer to the
question “Where are the majority of sex hormones made?” is the testes.
