The testes are located outside of the abdominal cavity in the scrotal sac, and this
A) permits spermatogenesis
B) protect the gonads against injury
C) permits testosterone secretion
D) maintains the testes at a higher than normal body temperature for normal testicular function
E) permits capacitation of sperm

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The testes are located outside the abdominal cavity in the scrotal sac to maintain a temperature that is slightly lower than the body's core temperature, which is necessary for spermatogenesis.

The Testes Are Located Outside of the Abdominal Cavity in the Scrotal