2.Human Reproduction
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Why the testes in human beings and mammals are situated outside the abdominal cavity within a pouch called scrotum?

A

There is not enough space in the pelvic area for the testicles to be housed internally

B

The scrotum helps in maintaining the low temperature of testes, $2.5°C$ lower than normal body temperature required for spermatogenesis

C

The scrotum helps in maintaining the high temperature of testis, $2.5°C$ higher than the normal body temperature required for spermatogenesis

D

Providing more space for the growth of epididymis

Solution

Testes are extra-abdominal because for spermatogenesis, temperature required is $2.5°C$ lower than normal body temperature.

Standard 12
Biology

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