Zoology-Male Reproductive System
NEET Zoology Male Reproductive System Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): The scrotum maintains a temperature 2-2.5°C lower than the normal internal body temperature. | Reason (R): Leydig cells are involved in the synthesis and secretion of androgens.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The scrotum maintains a lower temperature necessary for spermatogenesis, but Leydig cells' role in androgen secretion does not explain the temperature regulation.
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