Which of the following occurs as a result of undescended testes?
A) Inadequate blood supply will retard the development of the testes.
B) Inadequate or nonviable sperm will be produced.
C) Sperm will have no means of exit from the body.
D) Male sex hormones will not be circulated in the body.

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Undescended testes, also known as cryptorchidism, occurs when one or both of the testes fail to move from the abdomen into the scrotum. This can lead to inadequate or nonviable sperm production due to the higher temperature of the abdomen inhibiting proper sperm development. Inadequate blood supply (A) may occur in the undescended testes, but it is not the primary consequence. Sperm can still exit the body (C) through ejaculation, although the quality may be compromised. Male sex hormones will still be produced (D) by the testes, but there can be a potential decrease in hormone production due to reduced testicular function.

Which of the Following Occurs as a Result of Undescended