Development of the testes

Definition

Refers to the process through which embryonic tissue develops into male testes during prenatal development, allowing for production of sperm cells and secretion of testosterone hormone.

Related terms

Sexual differentiation: The process by which embryos develop into either male or female based on genetic and hormonal factors.

Testosterone:

A sex hormone that is primarily responsible for the development of male reproductive organs and secondary sexual characteristics.

Spermatogenesis: The process of sperm cell production in the testes, involving a series of cell divisions and differentiation.