NEETBiologyHuman ReproductionMCQ+4 / −1
The testes in humans are situated outside the
abdominal cavity inside a pouch called scrotum.
The purpose served is for :
- Aproviding a secondary sexual feature for exhibiting the male sex
- Bmaintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature
- Cescaping any possible compression by the visceral organs
- Dproviding more space for the growth of epididymis
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Correct answer: B
The testes are present in the scrotum which maintains the scrotal temperature below 2°C of the internal body temperature.
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