Male systemEasyQuestion 9102
Question
The chief reason testes lie in the scrotum rather than remaining in the abdominal cavity is that they require:
- AA temperature slightly below body temperatureCorrect
- BA highly alkaline fluid
- CContinuous light exposure
- DDirect arterial blood contact
Correct answer
A temperature slightly below body temperature
Explanation
Spermatogenesis proceeds best a little below core body temperature, so the scrotum provides a cooler environment.