A Functional Advantage of Having Human Testes in the Scrotum

question 56

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)a more direct blood supply.
• D)lower temperature.
• E)greater protection to the testes.

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Definitions:

Equilibration

In Piaget's theory, the cognitive process of achieving balance between one's existing mental schemas and new experiences.

Secondary Circular Reactions

Repetitive actions oriented around external objects, typically observed in infants from 4 to 8 months as part of Piaget's sensorimotor stage.

Sensorimotor Thought

describes the stage in early childhood cognitive development where thinking is based primarily on physical actions and sensory experiences.

Tertiary Circular Reactions

Advanced exploratory behaviors observed in infants around 12 to 18 months, involving experimentation to explore the properties of objects and the outcomes of actions.