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Question
Mention the importance of the position of the testes in humans.
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Solution
The testes are positioned in such a way hanging out from the body in scrotal sac that provides optimal temperature 2°C to 3°C lower than internal body temperature for effective sperm production.
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(ii) Mention any two functions of the part labelled 2 in the diagram.
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