The term "sex gland" refers to organs that secrete hormones related to sexual development and function, such as the testes in males and the ovaries in females. Alternative names for these glands include reproductive glands, gonads, genital glands, and endocrine sex organs. These glands are responsible for producing and releasing sex hormones that regulate puberty, fertility, and other aspects of sexual health. Other terms that may be used to refer to the male sex gland specifically include the testicles, testes, and testicular glands, while alternative names for the female sex gland may include the ovary, ovarian gland, or gametogenic gland.