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Question
Why is it an advantage for the testes to be situated in the scrotal sac outside the main body cavity? Can you think of one disadvantage?
Solution
The formation of sperm requires a temperature lower than that of the body. Therefore, the testes are situated in the scrotal sac outside the main body cavity providing them a lower temperature.
Their position outside the main body cavity makes the testes prone to injury.
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