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Why are the human testes located outside the abdominal cavity ? Name the pouch in the which they are present.

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The testes are located outside of the body, suspended by the spermatic chord within the scrotum. The helps in maintaining the low temperature of the testes `(2-2.5^(@)C` below the normal internal body temperature) required for spermatogenesis.
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  • In man why testes are located outside the abdominal cavity in scrotum ?

    A
    For security reasons
    B
    Because sperms formation needs lower temperature than normal body temperature.
    C
    For proper delivery of sperms to the female vaginal tract during copulation
    D
    None of the above.

  • Which organ(s) lie (s) outside the abdominal cavity ?

    A
    Testis
    B
    Seminal vesicle
    C
    Prostate glands
    D
    Penis

  • Why the testes in human are situated outside the abdominal cavity within a pouch called scrotum?

    A
    There is not enough space in pelvic area for the testicles
    B
    The scrotum helps in maintaining the low temperature of testes, `2.5^(@)C` lower than normal body temperature required for spermatogenesis
    C
    Providing more space for growth of epididymis
    D
    The scrotum helps in maintaining the high temperature of testis, 2.5°C higher than the normal body temperature required for spermatogenesis

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