Why are human testes located in a scrotal pouch outside the abdominal cavity?

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Why are human testes located in a scrotal pouch outside the abdominal cavity? — Exam MCQ

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C. To maintain a temperature 2–3°C below body temperature for sperm formation — The scrotum keeps the testes cooler than core body temperature, supporting spermatogenesis.

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A. To maintain lower pressure for sperm formation

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B. To secrete hormones for sperm formation

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D. To provide abundant blood vessels for sperm formation

Why are human testes located in a scrotal pouch outside the abdominal cavity?

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