A Functional Advantage of Having Human Testes in the Scrotum

question 52

Multiple Choice

A functional advantage of having human testes in the scrotum rather than in the abdomen is

• A) there is more room in the scrotum and the testes can grow bigger.
• B) a shorter sperm duct.
• C) a more direct blood supply.
• D) lower temperature.
• E) greater protection to the testes.

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