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What is the definition for the term 'testis'?
The testis is the male reproductive organ responsible for producing sperm and hormones such as testosterone. It is located in the scrotum outside the body to maintain a lower temperature for optimal sperm production.
What will your scrotum look like while going through puberty?
In males, the scrotum holds the testis. In puberty the testis grow in size and so the scrotum also grows bigger.
The skin that holds the testes is what?
The answer is the scrotum, the testis are in the scrotum.
What is the name for an animal when only one testis is present in the scrotum?
The condition of having only one testis in the scrotum is called monorchidism.
What structure does the fetal testis travel through to descend into the scrotum?
The fetal testis descends into the scrotum through a structure called the inguinal canal. This canal is a passage in the lower abdominal wall that allows the testis to move from the abdomen to the scrotum during development.
What are the differential diagnosis of empty scrotum?
1- Undescended testis 2- Ectopic testis 3- Atrophic testis 4- Retractile testis 5- Surgically removed testis
What does testicle mean?
A testis, especially one contained within a scrotum.
How do you check when testis have not descended?
To check if the testis has not descended, a healthcare provider typically performs a physical examination, palpating the scrotum to locate the testis. If a testis is not felt in the scrotum by the age of 6 months, further evaluation may be needed. Ultrasound or other imaging techniques can be used to determine the location of the undescended testis. If necessary, referral to a specialist may be required for possible surgical intervention.
Why is the testis located in the scrotum instead of in the abdominopelvic cavity?
Temperature regulation. Normal internal body temperature is slightly too warm for optimal sperm production.
What do boys do during puberty?
The scrotum, the sack contains testis. During puberty testis increase in size and the scrotum also becomes bigger.
Why does scrotum contract in winter?
When the temperature get too cold for the testis they pull up into the body.
What does unremarkable scrotal ultrasound mean?
The scrotum is the sac around the testis and the ultrasound test that was done showed nothing abnormal. Everything is fine.
