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In human males, the testes lie in the scrotum outside the body because it helps in the ______.

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In human males, the testes lie in the scrotum outside the body because it helps in the ______.

Options

  • process of mating

  • formation of sperms

  • easy transfer of sperms

  • all the above

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Solution

In human males, the testes lie in the scrotum outside the body because it helps in the formation of sperms.

Explanation:

The testes lie outside the body in the scrotum because sperm production requires low temperature, which is provided by the scrotum.

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Chapter 13: Reproductive System - Intex Quesions [Page 217]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 13 Reproductive System
Intex Quesions | Q 3. | Page 217
Lakhmir Singh Biology Part 3 [English] Class 10
Chapter 3 How do Organisms Reproduce
Exercise 2 | Q 80. | Page 213

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