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

  • Option 1)

    maintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature

  • Option 2)

    escaping any possible compression by the visceral organs

  • Option 3)

    providing more space for the growth of epididymis

  • Option 4)

    providing a secondary sexual feature for exhibiting the male sex

 

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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.

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