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Read the passage below and answer the following question. |
Which part helps in maintaining the low temperature of the testis? |
Vas Deferens Scrotum Penis Epididymis |
Scrotum |
The correct answer is Option (2) - Scrotum The male reproductive system is located in the pelvis region. It includes a pair of testes alongwith accessory ducts, glands and the external genitalia.The testes are situated outside the abdominal cavity within a pouch called scrotum. The scrotum helps in maintaining the low temperature of the testes (2–2.5o C lower than the normal internal body temperature) necessary for spermatogenesis. In adults, each testis is oval in shape, with a length of about 4 to 5 cm and a width of about 2 to 3 cm. The testis is covered by a dense covering. |