Why are the testes located outside the abdominal cavity in the scrotal sac
A)to permit temperature-sensitive spermatogenesis
B)to protect the gonads against injury
C)to permit testosterone secretion
D)to maintain the testes at a higher than normal body temperature

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The testes are located outside the abdominal cavity in the scrotal sac to permit temperature-sensitive spermatogenesis. Sperm production requires a lower temperature than the normal body temperature, which is maintained by the scrotum's ability to contract or relax in response to temperature changes.

Why Are the Testes Located Outside the Abdominal Cavity in the Scrotal