KCET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 2. Human Reproduction
The testes are situated outside the abdominal cavity in scrotum as it helps to
- A maintain the low temperature
- B store sperm
- C regulate hormone secretion
- D release sperm
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(A) maintain the low temperature
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(A) maintain the low temperature,
The tests 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.
The tests 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.
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