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

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Maintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature

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Escaping any possible compression by the visceral organs

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Providing more space for the growth of epididymis

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Providing a secondary sexual feature for exhibiting the male sex

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