Why are human testes located in an external sac rather than in the abdominal cavity?
A) to shorten the distance that semen must travel during ejaculation
B) so the testes can be kept at a constant temperature
C) so the testes can be kept cooler than the body's interior
D) so the testes can enlarge at sexual maturity

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The testes are located in an external sac called the scrotum to maintain a temperature slightly cooler than the body's interior, which is necessary for optimal sperm production and viability.

Why Are Human Testes Located in an External Sac Rather