The testes in male are located outside the body because sperms develop at slightly less than the normal body temperature.

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Testes in male are located outside the human body in scrotal sacs because the temperature required for the optimum growth and production of sperms is 2-3 degrees lower than the normal internal body temperature.
Also, the surface area of the scrotal bags changes accordingly to keep the inner temperature constant.

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