Why are testes located outside the abdominal cavity in scrotum?

Because sperm formation requires a higher temperature.

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Because sperm formation requires more space.

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Because sperm formation requires a lower temperature.

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Solution

The correct option is D Because sperm formation requires a lower temperature.
Correct option: (b) Because sperm formation requires a lower temperature.

Sperms require a lower temperature than the normal body temperature for proper development.

Hence, they are located in the scrotum outside the abdominal cavity as it acts as thermoregulator.

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