What Is the Scrotum

Q. Testes are extra abdominal in position. Which of the following is the most appropriate reason for this?

1. Narrow pelvis in male
2. Special protection from testis
3. Prostate gland and seminal vesicles occupy maximum space
4. $2.0-{2.5}^{\circ }C$ lower than the normal body temperature.

Q.

State the function of each of the following:

Scrotum

Q. The testes in humans are present outside the body.

1. True
2. False

Q.

The purpose of testes being situated outside the abdominal cavity in the scrotum is

1. Because the abdominal cavity is too cramped up for the growth of testes

2. To avoid testes getting crushed or damaged by other organs

3. To maintain the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature

4. To make testes less responsive to estrogen

Q. Testes are located outside the abdominal cavity since:

1. Ovaries are present inside the body.
2. Sperm production needs lower temperature.
3. Scrotum is present inside the body.
4. Sperm production needs higher temperature.

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

1. escaping any possible compression by the visceral organs
2. providing a secondary sexual feature for exhibiting the male sex
3. providing more space for the growth of Epididymis
4. maintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature