NEET 2011 Biology question

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

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

Answer: (1)

Solution

Spermatogenesis requires a temperature about 2-2.5 degrees C lower than the normal body temperature. The scrotum, being outside the abdominal cavity (with the

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