Question

The scrotum helps in maintaining the low temperature of the testes

• A. 4-4.5 ^oC temperature higher than body temperature to facilitate spermatogenesis.
• B. 3- 3.5 ^oC temperature higher than body temperature to facilitate spermiogenesis.
• C. 2- 2.5 ^oC temperature lower than body temperature to facilitate spermatogenesis.
• D. 5-5.5 ^oC temperature lower than body temperature to facilitate spermiogenesis.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The testes are situated outside the abdominal cavity within a pouch called the scrotum. The scrotum helps in maintaining the low temperature of the testes (2-2.5^oC lower than the normal internal body temperature) which is necessary for spermatogenesis.