How Do the Testes Respond to Exposure to Excessive Body

question 94

Multiple Choice

How do the testes respond to exposure to excessive body warmth?

• A) They move away from the pelvic cavity.
• B) They move close to the pelvic cavity.
• C) Excessive warmth has no effect on the testicles because of their location in the scrotum.
• D) Excessive warmth is actually beneficial in that it speeds up the maturation of sperm.

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Definitions:

Endorphins

Neurochemicals produced by the body that act as natural painkillers and are associated with feelings of pleasure and euphoria.

Pain Perception

The subjective process by which the brain interprets signals from the body signaling harm or potential harm, resulting in the experience of pain.

Endogenous Substance

A compound or chemical that is produced within an organism or a biological system rather than being introduced from the environment.

Gastric Acid

The hydrochloric acid secreted by the stomach lining, essential for the digestive process.