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It's due to the cooling effect of having the testes outside the main portion of the body. Testes need a slightly lower temperature than the rest of the body, for ideal functioning. Overheating will reduce fertility.

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WhAT IS functional advantage of having testes in the scrotum rather than in the abdomen?

The testes can only produce functional semen at a certain temperature. If they were in the abdomen, the environment would be too warm. Since the scrotum is only a thin piece of skin, the testes are contained in an environment that is the perfect temperature.


The skin that holds the testes is what?

The answer is the scrotum, the testis are in the scrotum.


4.State the name of the pouch covering the testes?

The pouch covering the testes is called the scrotum.


How is the scrotum formed?

The scrotum is formed before birth if you're a boy. The labioscrotal folds become a scrotum if you're a boy. The testicles form if you're a boy. Then, before birth, the testes should drop from abdomen to scrotum. If not, he has to have surgery for an undescended testicle.


What holds the testes outside the body?

The testicles are contained in the scrotum.


Is the sac of skin surrounding the testes?

Scrotum


How many testes situated in a sac called the scrotum?

There are typically two testes situated in the scrotum. The scrotum is a sac of skin that houses and protects the testes, which are responsible for producing sperm and hormones.


The organ that protects and regulates the temperature of the testes?

The pouch of skin that contains the testes is called the scrotum.


What does the scrotum have to do with gametes?

the scrotum contains the testes, which produce gametes


What is the home of the testes?

The testes, or testicles, usually reside in the scrotum.


The pouch of skin that contains the testes is the?

The scrotum is the pouch of skin containing the testes. It is divided into two parts and also contains the epididymides and the lower sections of the spermatic cords.


What is the condition of improperly descended testicles?

Cryptochidism- failure of testes to descend from the abdomen (develop there) to scrotum. 1. surgery or hormones to correct 2. sterility is not fixed 3. testes atrophy, potential site of cancer