Question

The testes in humans are situated outside the abdominal cavity inside a pouch called scrotum. It serves the purpose of

• A. escaping any possible compression by the visceral organs
• B. providing more space for the growth of epididymis
• C. providing a secondary sexual feature for exhibiting the male sex
• D. maintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature

Answer 1

The correct option is D

maintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature

The correct Option is D

Explanation of the correct option

1. Human testes are located outside the abdominal cavity, in a pouch known as the scrotum.
2. The scrotum aids in regulating the temperature inside the testes at around 2-2.5 degrees celsius below the internal body temperature.
3. This temperature is required for spermatogenesis.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. It is not possible to compress in this way.
2. As a result, this option is incorrect.

Option B

Epididymis does not need any extra space for growth

Option C

Secondary sexual characteristics are features of the testosterone hormone

Final Answer: The testes in humans are situated outside the abdominal cavity inside a pouch called the scrotum. It serves the purpose of maintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature.