Question

Human testes are called extra-abdominal. Why?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Testes:

1. It is a paired gonad that produces sperm and secretes testosterone

Location of Human Testes:

1. Human testes are located in the scrotum which is situated outside the abdominal cavity to maintain a temperature 2-3 degrees less than the body temperature.
2. Sperm present in human testes is vulnerable to high body temperature.
3. Due to the presence of testes in the scrotum which is situated outside the abdominal cavity human testes are called extra-abdominal.