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Why are the human testes located outside the abdominal cavity ? Name the pouch in the which they are present.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Location of Testes**: The human testes are located outside the abdominal cavity. This is an important aspect of male reproductive anatomy. 2. **Reason for External Location**: The primary reason for the external location of the testes is that they are involved in sperm formation. Sperm production requires specific temperature conditions. 3. **Temperature Requirement**: The process of sperm formation (spermatogenesis) requires a temperature that is lower than the normal body temperature (approximately 37°C). The optimal temperature for sperm production is typically around 34°C, which is about 1 to 3 degrees Celsius lower than the body temperature. ...
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  • The testes in humans are situated outside the abdominal cavity inside a pouch called scrotum. The purpose served is for

    A
    Maintaining the scrotal temperture lower than the internal body temperature
    B
    Escaping any possible compression by the visceral organs
    C
    Providing more space for the growth of epididymis
    D
    Providing a secondary sexual feature for exhibiting the male sex

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