Question

Male sex hormone testosterone is produced in _____.

• A. Scrotum
• B. Testes
• C. Urethra
• D. Seminal vesicles

Hint:

Testes are the male reproductive organs that:
• Produce sperm
• Secrete testosterone hormone

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone responsible for the development of male reproductive organs and secondary sexual characters. Examples of secondary sexual characters include:
• Deepening of voice
• Growth of facial hair
• Muscle development
• Broadening of shoulders

Step 1: Understanding where testosterone is produced. In males, testosterone is produced by specialized cells called Leydig cells present in the: \[ \boxed{\text{Testes}} \] The testes are the main reproductive organs in males and perform two major functions:
• Production of sperm
• Secretion of testosterone hormone

Step 2: Elimination of incorrect options.
• Option (1) Scrotum: Scrotum is only a sac that protects the testes.
• Option (3) Urethra: Urethra is a tube that carries urine and semen outside the body.
• Option (4) Seminal vesicles: These glands produce seminal fluid but not testosterone. Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(2)\ \text{Testes}} \]