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What is the function of the scrotum in relation to the testes?
What is the function of the scrotum in relation to the testes?
- To maintain a higher temperature for spermatogenesis
- To maintain a lower temperature for spermatogenesis (correct)
- To provide nutrition to the male germ cells
- To synthesize and secrete testicular hormones
What is the function of Leydig cells in the testes?
What is the function of Leydig cells in the testes?
- Maintain a low temperature for spermatogenesis
- Produce sperm
- Provide nutrition to male germ cells
- Synthesize and secrete testicular hormones (correct)
Where are male germ cells (spermatogonia) and Sertoli cells located in the testis?
Where are male germ cells (spermatogonia) and Sertoli cells located in the testis?
- Covering the outer surface of the testis
- Inside the seminiferous tubules (correct)
- Within Leydig cells
- In the interstitial spaces
What are the regions outside the seminiferous tubules known as?
What are the regions outside the seminiferous tubules known as?
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Where do the vasa efferentia open into after leaving the testis?
Where do the vasa efferentia open into after leaving the testis?
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What do Sertoli cells provide to the male germ cells?
What do Sertoli cells provide to the male germ cells?
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