In man, scrotum helps to maintain the temperature which is necessary for spermatogenesis. Identify the temperature required for spermatogenesis?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → 2–2.5°C lower than the normal internal body temperature.
In human males, the testes lie outside the abdominal cavity, in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. Sperm formation (spermatogenesis) needs a temperature a little lower than the body temperature. The scrotum keeps the testes at this lower temperature, which is 2–2.5°C below the normal internal body temperature.
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The Male Reproductive System – …
