THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

UTERUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In males, what is the loose pouch-like sac of skin that hangs behind and below the penis?
A
scrotum
B
testicles
C
urethra
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Scrotum-this is a loose bag of skin that hangs outside the body, behind the penis. It holds the testes in place.

Detailed explanation-2: -The parietal layer has the function of covering the inner aspect of the scrotal wall and the visceral layer coats the testis and epididymis. The structures contained in the scrotal sac are the external spermatic fascia, testes, epididymis, and spermatic cord.

Detailed explanation-3: -The skin contains more pigment than that of surrounding areas and has many sebaceous (oil-producing) glands and sweat glands, as well as some hair. The two compartments of the scrotum are distinguished externally by a middle ridge called the raphe.

Detailed explanation-4: -The epididymis (pronounced: ep-uh-DID-uh-miss) and the testicles hang in a pouch-like structure outside the pelvis called the scrotum. This bag of skin helps to regulate the temperature of testicles, which need to be kept cooler than body temperature to produce sperm.

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