Descent of the Testis from the Abdominal Cavity to the Scrotum

question 9

Multiple Choice

Descent of the testis from the abdominal cavity to the scrotum is aided by a band of connective tissue called the

• A)tunica vaginalis.
• B)tunica albuginea.
• C)gubernaculum.
• D)mesonephric duct.
• E)genital ridge.

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Definitions:

Benign Tumors

Noncancerous growths in the body that are generally not life-threatening and do not spread to other parts.

Muscle Cells

Specialized cells that make up muscle tissue, capable of contracting and relaxing to produce movement.

Uterus

A hollow, pear-shaped organ in a female's lower abdomen where offspring are conceived and in which they gestate before birth; the womb.

Menorrhagia

Excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding at regular menstrual cycle intervals.