Testicles and epididymis

The testicles are the male gonads. Their function is, on the one hand, to produce the male sex hormone (testosterone) and, on the other, to produce sperm. The sperm are then stored in the epididymis, a delicate organ attached to the back of the testicle. The testicles and epididymis are located in the scrotum outside the body. This position guarantees the slightly lower temperature that is necessary for sperm production. The blood vessels and nerves are supplied from the groin area via the spermatic cord.