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What are some advantages and disadvantages of the external location of the testes?
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Is the scrotum an external sac that hold the testes?
Yes.
What is the external marking between the two testes?
raphe
What is the significance of the location of the testes?
The testes, locatum in the scotum below the penis, are external to the body. As a result, they are cooler than the rest of the body, a necessary attribute for proper sperm production. In fact, the scrotum has muscles that allow it to contract and relax, raising and lowering the testes relative to the abdominal cavity, thereby regulating their temperature
What is the medical term meaning improper location of the testes?
cryptorchidism
What is the external sac-like structure of the male reproductive system?
The external sac-like structure of the male reproductive system is called the testes which reside in the scrotum.
Part of the male reproductive system holds the testes and is external to abdominal cavity?
That anatomical feature is called the scrotum.
What is intersexuality?
Intersex is a group of conditions where there is a discrepancy between the external genitals and the internal genitals (the testes and ovaries). The older term for this condition is hermaphroditism.
Why are testes housed outside the body?
Testes are housed outside the body in the scrotum because sperm production requires a slightly lower temperature than the rest of the body. By being outside, the testes can remain a few degrees cooler, which is necessary for optimal sperm production and function.
Why are the testes contained in a sac?
Most male mammals have testes in an external sac in order to protect their sperm from overheating. Excessive heat can impair sperm, negatively affecting fertility.
What is Pertaining to the testes?
Testes
What is the synonym of testes?
Testicles is the synonym for testes.
What is the function of female testes?
Females do not have testes. Testes are male reproductive organs. The female equivalent of testes is ovaries, which produce eggs and female sex hormones.
