THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PROSTATE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The scrotum is an important adaptation in humanmales because the optimum temperature for spermdevelopment is
A
10 to 12 degrees below normal bodytemperature
B
2 to 4 degrees below normal body temperature
C
2 to 4 degrees above normal body temperature
D
10 to 12 degrees above normal bodytemperature
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Testes are present outside the human body, in scrotal sacs because the optimum temperature required for the production of sperms is 2-3 degrees less than the body temperature. The surface area of the scrotal bags changes accordingly to them keeps the temperature inside constant.

Detailed explanation-2: -This bag of skin helps to regulate the temperature of testicles, which need to be kept cooler than body temperature to produce sperm. The scrotum changes size to maintain the right temperature.

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