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1
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Raphe

A

A raised thickening in the scrotal surface divides testes in 2

2
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Each testis lies in a separate chamber called

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Scrotal cavity

3
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Tunica vaginalis

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  1. Serous membrane lines the scrotal cavity

2. Reduces friction between the opposing parietal (scrotal) and visceral (testicular) surfaces.

4
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Dartos muscle

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Layer of smooth muscle in dermis of scrotum.

Resting muscle tone elevates testes.

5
Q

Cremaster muscle

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Lies deep to dermis
Skeletal muscle
Contact during arousal or to decreased temperature

6
Q

Cremaster reflex

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Initiated by stroking skin on the upper thigh, causing scrotum to move the testes closer to the body.

7
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For spermatozoa to develop normally the temperature must be

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About 1.1 degrees Celsius or 2 degrees Fahrenheit lower than elsewhere in the body