Question

How does scrotum help testes escape too much of body heat?

• A. Heat is absorbed by the scrotum
• B. Heat is regulated by the scrotum
• C. Scrotum transfers heat to lymph
• D. Scrotum can block heat from the rest of the abdomen

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Heat is regulated by the scrotum

The testicles are held away and outside the body inside a sack of skin called scrotum. The scrotum regulates the temperature of the testes and maintains it at 35 degree Celsius, i.e. two degrees below the body temperature of 37 degree Celsius.