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Question
What is the significance of the testes being located in scrotal sacs outside the abdomen?
Solution
The testicles' ability to regulate their body temperature is aided by the scrotal sac's location outside the abdomen. It maintains the testis's temperature several degrees below the body's average, which is crucial for sperm production.
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