Question

In mammals, maturation of sperms take place at a temperature

• A. Equal to that of body
• B. Higher than that of body
• C. Lower than that of body
• D. Very much higher than the body temperature

Answer 1

The correct option is C Lower than that of body

In mammals, successful spermatogenesis takes place at a temperature about 3${}^o$C below normal body temperature. The testes are cooled by their position outside the abdominal cavity and the thin outer covering of the scrotum has very little insulating fat.