The testes in humans are situated outside the abdominal cavity insides pouch called scrotum. The purpose served is for
maintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature
escaping any possible compression by the visceral organs
providing more space for the growth of epididymis
providing a secondary sexual feature for exhibiting the male sex
As we discussed in concept
scrotum -
The testes are situated outside the abdominal cavity within a pouch called scrotum.
- wherein
The scrotum helps in maintaining the low temperature of the testes (2–2.5o C lower than the normal internal body temperature) necessary for spermatogenesis
Option 1)
maintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature
This option is correct.
Option 2)
escaping any possible compression by the visceral organs
This option is incorrect.
Option 3)
providing more space for the growth of epididymis
This option is incorrect.
Option 4)
providing a secondary sexual feature for exhibiting the male sex
This option is incorrect.