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Why are testes in human males located outside the abdominal cavity in the scrotum?

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Why are testes in human males located outside the abdominal cavity in the scrotum?

Why are testes located in the scrotum?

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The testes are located outside the abdominal cavity in the scrotum to produce sperm, which requires a temperature 2-3°C lower than the body’s. The scrotum regulates the appropriate temperature for proper spermatogenesis (sperm formation).

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Chapter 13: Reproductive System - EXERCISE [Page 229]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 13 Reproductive System
EXERCISE | Q 6. | Page 229
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