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Assertion (A) : In human male, testes ar...

Assertion (A) : In human male, testes are extra abdominal and lie in scrotal sacs.
Reason (R) : Scrotum protects the testes.

A

Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of assertion(A).

B

Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of assertion (A).

C

Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.

D

Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

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A

The scrotum is a bag-like structure that helps to protect the testicles. Testicles make sperm and for this, they need to be cooler than the inside of the body. This is why the scrotum is located outside the body.
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