A Functional Advantage of Having Human Testes in the Scrotum

question 48

Multiple Choice

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

• A)lack of room in the abdomen.
• B)a shorter sperm duct.
• C)more direct blood supply.
• D)lower temperature.
• E)greater protection to the testes.

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