The testes in humans are situated outside the abdominal cavity inside a pouch called scrotum. The purpose served is for

Options

A. escarping any possible compression by the visceral organs
B. providing more space for the growth of epididymis
C. providing a secondary sexual feature for exhibiting the male sex
D. maintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature

Answer

D

Explanation

(d) The testes in humans are situated outside the abdominal cavity in scrotal sacs. This is because the temperature of scrotal sacs is `2-2.5^(@)C` which is less than internal body temperature.