Question

8. What happens to the scrotum in cold temperatures?
A. becomes firm and wrinkled
B. becomes firm and rounded
C. becomes stretched and wrinkled
D. becomes firm and stretched
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Answer 1

Answer:

Cold temperatures cause the scrotum and testicles to retreat up toward the body. A hot shower or high temperatures that cause your body temperature to increase will in turn cause your testicles to hang lower. However, when the temperature gets too hot, the quality of sperm can be harmed.

Answer 2

The correct option is C. becomes stretched and wrinkled.

Explanation:

• The testicles are pain and temperature sensitive. Sperm require the necessary circumstances, as well as a low temperature, to develop effectively.
• This is why, on cold days, testicles remain close to the warmth of the body, appears to be stretched and wrinkled; and, on hot days, hang lower to keep cool.

• Temperature is normally regulated by scrotal migration of the testes away from or towards the body, depending on external conditions.
• Excess heat is dispersed more quickly when the testes are moved away from the belly and the exposed surface area is increased.