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  4. The testes in humans are situated outside the abdominal cavity inside a pouch called scrotum. The purpose served is for

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Q. The testes in humans are situated outside the abdominal cavity inside a pouch called scrotum. The purpose served is for

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The testes are situated outside the abdominal cavity within a pouch called scrotum. The scrotum helps in maintaining the low temperature of the testes (2-2.5°C lower than the normal internal body temperature) necessary for spermatogenesis.