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Which muscle regulates the temperature of the testes?
Which muscle regulates the temperature of the testes?
- Abdominal muscle
- Pelvic muscle
- Scrotal muscle
- Cremaster muscle (correct)
What is the function of the scrotum?
What is the function of the scrotum?
- To produce spermatozoa
- To support the testes (correct)
- To regulate body temperature
- To protect the pelvic cavity
Why is it important for the testes to be at a lower temperature than the core body temperature?
Why is it important for the testes to be at a lower temperature than the core body temperature?
- To ensure reproduction and survival of spermatozoa (correct)
- To maintain overall body temperature
- To facilitate urine production
- To prevent testicular cancer
Which cells form the blood-testis barrier?
Which cells form the blood-testis barrier?
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What is the function of Sertoli cells?
What is the function of Sertoli cells?
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Where are the Leydig cells located?
Where are the Leydig cells located?
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Which cells form the blood-testis barrier?
Which cells form the blood-testis barrier?
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What is the function of the Sertoli cells?
What is the function of the Sertoli cells?
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Where are the Leydig cells located?
Where are the Leydig cells located?
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