The function of the cremaster muscle in men is to:
a. Aid in voluntary control of excretion of urine.
b. Entrap blood in the penis to produce an erection.
c. Assist with transporting sperm.
d. Aid in temperature control of the testicles.
D
A cremaster muscle is attached to each testicle. Its function is to bring the testicle closer to the body to warm it or allow it to fall away from the body to cool it, thus promoting normal sperm production.
The urinary meatus aids in controlling the excretion of urine.
Entrapment of the blood in the penis is due to its spongy tissue.
Seminal fluid assists with transporting sperm.
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