Question

How does the scrotum help ithe testes ?

• A. Produces sperm cells
• B. helps to reduce body temperature
• C. Stores urine before excretion
• D. Secretes testosterone

Answer 1

Answer:

B. helps to reduce body temperature

Testes:

• The testes are situated outside the abdominal cavity (Extra abdominal), within a pouch called scrotum.
• The scrotum helps in maintaining the low temperature of the testes (2–2.5⁰C lower than the normal internal body temperature), which is necessary for spermatogenesis.

• Shape of Each Testis: Oval
• Length: 4 to 5 cm
• Width: 2 to 3 cm
• Position: Within scrotum

• The testis is covered by a dense covering.
• Each testis has about 250 compartments called testicular lobules.