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Question
In human males, the testes lie in the scrotum, because it helps in the
Options
process of mating
formation of sperm
easy transfer of gametes
all the above
Solution
formation of sperm
Explanation -
In human males, sperm formation requires a temperature lower than the normal body temperature. So, testes are located outside the abdominal cavity in scrotum.
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