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The testes are located outside the abdominal cavity in the scrotum because

Question
The testes are located outside the abdominal cavity in the scrotum because
sperm formation requires a lower temperature than normal body temperature
sperm formation requires a higher temperature than normal body temperature
there is no space inside the abdominal cavity
the scrotum protects against all diseases
Answer
sperm formation requires a lower temperature than normal body temperature
Detailed Explanation
The chapter explains that sperm formation requires a lower temperature than the normal body temperature, hence the testes are located outside the abdominal cavity in the scrotum.
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