Gujarati
Hindi
2.Human Reproduction
normal

The testes in humans are situated outside the abdominal cavity inside a pouch called scrotum. The purpose served is for

A

maintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature

B

escaping any possible compression by the visceral organs

C

providing more space for the growth of epididymis

D

providing a secondary sexual feature for exhibiting the male sex.

(AIPMT-2011)

Solution

(a) : 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.

Standard 12
Biology

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