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| The '''testicles''', known medically as testes (singular testis), are the male generative glands in animals. In ], the testicles are paired bodies that are contained within a pouch termed the ]. The testicles produce the ] (spermatozoa) which are emitted into an attached duct called the ] where they mature, and are then stored in the epididymus and the ], also called the vas deferens. During sexual intercourse, the sperm then moves through the ] and into the prostatic urethra, where the ] through muscular contractions ejaculates the sperm, mixed with other fluids, out through the ]. | The '''testicles''', known medically as ''testes'' (singular ''testis''), are the male generative glands in animals. In ], the testicles are paired bodies that are contained within a pouch termed the ]. The testicles produce the ] (spermatozoa) which are emitted into an attached duct called the ] where they mature, and are then stored in the epididymus and the ], also called the vas deferens. During sexual intercourse, the sperm then moves through the ] and into the prostatic urethra, where the ] through muscular contractions ejaculates the sperm, mixed with other fluids, out through the ]. | ||
| The testicles are also secreting glands, producing ] and other ]. | The testicles are also secreting glands, producing ] and other ]. | ||
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The testicles, known medically as testes (singular testis), are the male generative glands in animals. In mammals, the testicles are paired bodies that are contained within a pouch termed the scrotum. The testicles produce the sperm (spermatozoa) which are emitted into an attached duct called the epididymus where they mature, and are then stored in the epididymus and the ductus deferens, also called the vas deferens. During sexual intercourse, the sperm then moves through the ejaculatory duct and into the prostatic urethra, where the prostate through muscular contractions ejaculates the sperm, mixed with other fluids, out through the penis.
The testicles are also secreting glands, producing testosterone and other androgens.
The testicles are well-known to be very sensitive to impact and injury. This has been a rich source of humor for jokes and comedic routines.
Inflammation of the testicles is called orchitis. Testicular cancer is also an occasional disorder of the testicles.
If a testicle is medically removed or destroyed through disease or injury, testicular prostheses are available to mimic the appearance and feel of the missing testicle.