CMC Medical CMC-Medical VELLORE Solved Paper-2008

  • question_answer
    In males testes are contained in the scrotal sacs because

    A)  other organs do not make space for the testes in the abdominal cavity

    B)  testes in the abdomen will hamper maturation of sperms

    C)  it provides temperature that is slightly lower than body temperature required for formation of functional sperms

    D)  it facilitates ejaculation

    E)  testes in the abdomen will accelerate maturation of sperms

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    In mammals, the primary male sex organs, testes are located in the extra abdominal scrotal sacs. Scrotum maintains a low temperature of\[2\text{-}4\text{ }\!\!{}^\circ\!\!\text{ C}\]below the temperature of abdominal cavity. So, testes in mammals are contained in scrotal sacs present outside the abdominal cavity to have the low temperature that is need d for formation and maturation of functional sperms.


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