Are You Knowledgable About Testosterone?

1-4 What are the functions of the testes?
5. What is the hormone produced by the testes?
6. What is the connective tissue surrounding the seminiferous tubules that contains clusters of endocrine cells?
7. What is the cell that secretes testosterone?
8. What pair of glands produce the male reproductive cells or sperm?
9. What tubules combine into a larger tube and lead out of the testes into the vas deferens?
10. What external sac that supports the testes?

Case Analysis

A 25 yr-old basketball player wasn’t able to play their championship games because he was suffering from severe testicular pain. In their last game his opponent accidentally kicked his testes.

After a few days he noticed a bruise in his testes, so he consulted a doctor.

Guide Questions:

1. What probable diagnostic tests could be performed?
2. Discuss treatment and preventive measures.