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Collmarie

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What is the reason that the testicles hang away from the body in the scrotum?
 
  a. This allows for increased surface area, and thus increased circulation.
  b. The optimal temperature for sperm production and viability is slightly below body temperature.
  c. From an evolutionary perspective, it would have been beneficial for the testicles to be visible to competing males.
  d. From an evolutionary perspective, it would have been beneficial for the testicles to be visible to potential mates.

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A function of pubic hair is to ____.
 
  a. increase body temperature c. trap escaped sperm
  b. trap pheromones d. kill escaped sperm


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Reply #1 on: Jun 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply 2 on: Jun 18, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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