Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The specialized cells used in sexual reproduction are called gametes.
2. The essential organ of the male reproductive system is the penis.
3. The testes require a slightly higher temperature than normal body temperature to function properly.
4. The testes require a slightly lower temperature than normal body temperature to function properly.
5. The tough, whitish membrane surrounding the testes is called the tunica adventitia.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE
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