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Author Question: Why must the testes be located outside the body in the scrotum? What will be an ideal ... (Read 74 times)

CharlieWard

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Why must the testes be located outside the body in the scrotum?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is the most abundant plasma protein?
 
  A) albumin
  B) ferritin
  C) bilirubin
  D) bicarbonate


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Proper development of the spermatozoa depends on an environment in which the temperature is a few degrees cooler than body temperature, as it is in the scrotum because it is outside the body.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: A) Correct
B) Ferritin is not a protein in the plasma.
C) Bilirubin is not a protein in the plasma.
D) Bicarbonate is an electrolyte, not a plasma protein.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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