Question

In males testes are contained in the scrotal sacs because

• A. other organs do not make space for the testes in the abdominal cavity
• B. testes in the abdomen will hamper maturation of sperms
• C. it provides temperature that is slightly lower than body temperature required for formation of functional sperms
• D. it facilitates ejaculation

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In mammals, the primary male sex organs, testes are located in the extra abdominal scrotal sacs. Scrotum maintains a low temperature of $ 2\text{-}4\text{ }\!\!{}^\circ\!\!\text{ C} $ below the temperature of abdominal cavity. So, testes in mammals are contained in scrotal sacs present outside the abdominal cavity to have the low temperature that is need d for formation and maturation of functional sperms.