Contraction of the Cremaster Muscle ________

Question

Contraction of the cremaster muscle ________.
A) moves the testis closer to the body cavity
B) produces an erection
C) propels sperm through the urethra
D) moves sperm through the ductus deferens
E) None of the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

The cremaster muscle is responsible for raising and lowering the testis in response to temperature changes or other stimuli. Contraction of the muscle pulls the testis closer to the body, while relaxation allows it to hang further away.