The testicles are a biological structure that has been the subject of much discussion throughout history… Likewise, they continue to be the subject of controversy, sayings, comparisons, and symbols of virility.
Today I bring you three biological curiosities that you probably didn't know about the testicles and their function.
The first, from which the word testicle comes.
The word testicle has a very curious origin. It is formed from two Latin words: the first, TESTI, means testimony or witness, and CULIS means small. This suffix evolved into CULO to describe something as small.
Therefore, the testicles are the "small testimony of virility," since it was the penis that was attributed with virile capabilities, not the testicles.
Why do testicles hang down?
This is probably the most well-known fact: sperm cells hang because they need to be kept at a lower temperature than the human body. If they aren't kept at a lower temperature, sperm of optimal quality cannot be produced.
Therefore, depending on the ambient temperature, they may be more retracted or hang lower. Thanks to this system, the temperature inside the testicle is regulated. Another condition is an undescended testicle, which sometimes requires surgery. This refers to the testicles ascending so far that they enter the abdominal cavity, specifically the inguinal canal. Undescended testicles are more common in childhood and adolescence than in adulthood.
Returning to testicular temperature and its importance, if your job involves a high testicular temperature because, for example, you are sitting all day, we recommend that you get a prostate-type cushion to ensure an optimal temperature for the production of your sperm.
LINK prostatic cushion testicular temperature.
Other ways to avoid having very high testicular temperatures would be to wear loose clothing, avoiding briefs and opting for wider boxers.
The sperm cell is a very special cell
As you probably guessed, sperm are a very special cell.
As we grow, our immune system develops. Our body "recognizes" which cells are ours and which are not. So far, so good. But what about sperm?
Well, when your immune system is learning which cells are yours and which are not, you are not yet producing sperm because you do this learning until the age of three, and you start producing sperm in adolescence.
It seems like a problem, right?
Well, in a way it is. Because your own immune system detects your own sperm as foreign cells, not your own. That's why the testicles are covered with a layer called the blood-testis barrier, which prevents your immune system from penetrating it. In fact, the blood-testis barrier creates an impenetrable layer for your lymphocytes, allowing your sperm to be produced away from your immune allies.
If this layer is broken by severe testicular trauma, your body may come into contact with sperm and create anti-sperm antibodies, causing a decrease in their motility because they stick to their tails.
In summary,
To Take care of your testicles, It's important that you respect the temperature they should be at, and if you do any high-impact sports, you can Cover to protect its integrity. Link: protector
If at any point in your life you notice that one or both testicles are swollen, painful, or have a harder texture, it would be advisable to consult your andrologist or urologist for an appointment to assess possible causes such as orchitis (inflammation of the testicles).
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