Spermatogenesis occurs at: (A) Body temperature, (B) Temperature lower than core body temperature, (C) Temperature higher than core body temperature, (D) Temperature does not play a role
Answer is B. Spermatogenesis is the process in which spermatozoa are produced from spermatogonial stem cells by way of mitosis and meiosis. The location is specifically impoant as the process of spermatogenesis requires a lower temperature to produce ble sperm, specifically 1deg-8 degC lower than normal body temperature of 37 degC (98.6 degF).Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 24th edition; page no:-420