Question

Which among the following are not the functions of testes at puberty?
(i) formation of germ cells
(ii) secretion of testosterone
(iii) development of placenta
(iv) secretion of estrogen
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

Answer:

Option d which is (III) and (iv) is the correct answer

Explanation:

Because the development of placenta and secretion of estrogen is done by female reproductive system nor by male reproductive system.

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Answer 2

Testes is a male gonad present in  male reproductive system.

Explanation:

(d)  (iii) and (iv)  are the functions of testis which do not take place during puberty.

• Secretion of estrogen and Development of placenta are the functions taking place in a female body.
• Estrogen is the hormone responsible for development of secondary sexual characteristics in female.
• Development of placenta happens when there is pregnancy. Placenta is the organ responsible for transfer of nutrients from the mother to the developing foetus.

• Formation of germ cells and Secretion of testosterone are the functions of testis.
• Testosterone is the hormone male sexual hormone.
• Germ cells (sperm) are produced in the seminiferous tubules of the testis.