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WHAT ARE GONADS?
The gonads form a part of the endocrine system and are the primary reproductive organs of both sexes. Ovaries are the female organs, while testes are those in males. They are generally considered mixed glands in both sexes because they manufacture both cells and hormones. The hormones and cells they produce are vital to reproduction.

The endocrine system consists of the gonads, the pancreas, the thyroid glands, the pituitary gland and hypothalamus, the pineal gland, and the adrenal gland.The gonads are responsible for manufacturing reproductive hormones such as testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen in both sexes.


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