MICROANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The testicles are located outside of the male body because:
A
the sperm have a shorter distance to travel during intercourse.
B
more sperm can be created.
C
there is no room to fit the testicles inside the body.
D
production of sperm best takes place at a temperature lower then body temperature.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The testes lie outside of the body and are maintained at a temperature about 2oC lower than the body’s core temperature. This is because sperm production and quality is optimal at this lower temperature.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sperms develop at around 35-degree Celsius which is slightly less than the normal body temperature. Q. For the production of sperm, the testes need to be at a slightly cooler temperature than the body temperature.

Detailed explanation-3: -Testes are present outside the human body, in scrotal sacs because the optimum temperature required for production of sperms is 2-3 degrees less than the body temperature. The surface area of the scrotal bags changes accordingly to them keep the temperature inside constant.

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