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The testes in humans are situated outside the abdominal cavity inside a pouch called scrotum. The purpose served is for
Q. The testes in humans are situated outside the abdominal cavity inside a pouch called scrotum. The purpose served is for
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Human Reproduction
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maintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature
92%
B
escaping any possible compression by the visceral organs
3%
C
providing more space for the growth of epididymis
2%
D
providing a secondary sexual feature for exhibiting the male sex.
2%
Solution:
The testes are situated outside the abdominal cavity within a pouch called scrotum. The scrotum helps in maintaining the low temperature of the testes (2-2.5°C lower than the normal internal body temperature) necessary for spermatogenesis.