Multiple choice

How much should the temperature be in the scrotum for sperm formation?

  1. Slightly higher than the body temperature

  2. Lower than the body temperature

  3. Much higher than the body temperature

  4. Equal to the body temperature

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The formation of germ cells or sperms takes place in the testes. These are located outside the abdominal cavity in scrotum because sperm formation requires a lower temperature than the normal body temperature.

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