CHAPTER 3
Human Reproduction
CHAPTER AT A GLANCE
- The human reproductive method is characterized by sexual reproduction and viviparity.
- The reproductive events in humans include:
Male Reproductive System
- Situated in the pelvic region, this structure comprises a pair of testes, as well as accessory ducts, glands, and the external genitalia (Figure 3.1).
- The testes are located outside the abdominal cavity and are enclosed within a pouch known as the scrotum. The scrotum plays a vital role in maintaining a temperature approximately 2–2.5 degrees Celsius lower than the body’s normal internal temperature, which is necessary for spermatogenesis.
Figure 3.1 Diagrammatic sectional view showing male reproductive system
- In adults, each testis ...
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