The testes in males and the ovaries in females are termed the
A)hypothalamus.
B)pituitary glands.
C)gonads.
D)None of these.

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The testes in males and the ovaries in females are both considered gonads. Gonads are the organs that produce gametes (sperm and eggs) and secrete sex hormones. The hypothalamus and pituitary glands are both parts of the endocrine system but are not specific to the reproductive system.

The Testes in Males and the Ovaries in Females Are