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NEET 2011
Exam
NEET
Year
2011
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Human Reproduction

NEET 2011 · Zoology · Human Reproduction

The testes in humans are situated outside the abdominal cavity...

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

Options

  1. Aescaping any possible compression by the visceral organs
  2. Bproviding more space for the growth of epididymis
  3. Cproviding a secondary sexual feature for exhibiting the male sex
  4. Dmaintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature

Correct answer

D. maintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature

Step-by-step solution

The testes in humans are situated outside the abdominal cavity in scrotal sacs. This is because the temperature of scrotal sacs is 25∘C25^{\circ} \mathrm{C} less than internal body temperature.
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