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

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Human testes are responsible for the synthesis of male gametes (sperms) and they need slightly lower temperature than the normal body temperature for this function. Thus, testes are located outside the abdominal cavity in sac-like structure called scrotum. Its temperature is about 2-3° lower than the normal 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 temperature 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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