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Why Are Male Genitals Located Outside The Body?
Posted on
Thu, 31 Dec 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Thu, 31 Dec 2015
Answered on
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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Question : My query to Dr XXXXXXX heijebu.
Why are testis located outside the abdomen/body? What is their function? How does penis become erect and flaccid?
XXXXXXX xxxxxx
Why are testis located outside the abdomen/body? What is their function? How does penis become erect and flaccid?
XXXXXXX xxxxxx
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXXXXX Rockzz.
I can certainly do your concerns.
Testis organ requires lower body temperature to make sperms.
Hence it is important to get located outside of abdomen.
Penis etects in response to sexual stimuli under activation of parasympathetic nervous system.
Once semen comes out ,penis becomes flaccid under sympathetic system .
Thank you
Relevant information provided
Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXXXXX Rockzz.
I can certainly do your concerns.
Testis organ requires lower body temperature to make sperms.
Hence it is important to get located outside of abdomen.
Penis etects in response to sexual stimuli under activation of parasympathetic nervous system.
Once semen comes out ,penis becomes flaccid under sympathetic system .
Thank you
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