Zoology Notes For 12th Class
The male reproductive system of man is formed of the following parts: (1) Scrotum (2) Testes (3) Accessory ducts (4) Glands (5) External genitalia (1) SCROTUM: The testes are situated outside the abdominal cavity in a pouch called scrotum. It helps in maintaining the low temperature about 2 ° to 2.50 ° C lower than the body temperature. Hence it is a thermoregulator. Low temperature is necessary for the development of sperms. (2) TESTES : There is a pair of testes. Each testis is oval in shape.The size of the testis is (4.5*3*2.5)cms in length,width and thickness. They are pinkish in color. They are the primary sex organs in man. Each testis is attached to the scrotum by a thick band called gubernaculum.With the abdominal cavity the testes are connected by spermatic cord. The scrotum is attached to abdominal cavity by inguinal canal. Anotomy of Testis: Each testis is surrounded by the three ...